Growth · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to URL Unshortener Pro
Hey HN I recently built URL Unshortener Pro, a free Chrome extension that: Expands shortened or obfuscated URLs (like bit.ly, t.co, etc) Reveals the entire redirect chain (handles HTTP, meta-refresh, JavaScript-based redirects) Flags known tracking domains Highlights and removes tracking parameters (utm_source, fbclid, etc) Works fast with smart caching 100% privacy-focused, with no tracking, ads, or external analytics. I built it out of personal frustration with opaque, tracking-heavy links on social media and news sites. Chrome Web Store link…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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UnshortLink▲221Expand URLs & links and know what you’re clicking
2024 · unshortlink.com · its alternatives →
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Reveal short link destination safely | free tool
Nov 2025 · urlunshortener.com · its alternatives →
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Unshort.link▲70Prevent short link services from tracking you 👀
2020 · unshort.link · its alternatives →
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Unshorten▲61Reveal hidden links and scan QR codes to safely preview URLs
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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2019 · unshort.link · its alternatives →
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send/links▲125Save, organize, and find your links in one place
Apr 2026 · sendlinks.app · its alternatives →
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Ghostery 8▲306Blocks ads, stops trackers, and speeds up websites
2018 · ghostery.com · its alternatives →
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2024 · urlshortenersaresoyesterdaytrythisamazingsuperlongurlexpander.site · its alternatives →
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Revealer▲100The ultimate URL expander Chrome extension
2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Decentraleyes▲108Anti-tracking through "free" centralized content delivery
2017 · decentraleyes.org · its alternatives →
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I created this chrome extension for myself where I track my own behavior locally and recommend myself content from platforms I want content from (youtube/twitter/quora/etc) in a feed. I made it public just in case anyone else was interested. I would rather have control over my own algorithm and own the data. Also, it gives me flexibility. Turns out I do like these feeds just not when I don't own it haha. Let me know what you think of my implementation?
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Datagator▲63browser extension that sues online trackers
2024 · joindatagator.com · its alternatives →
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Built this because I was tired of sharing URLs full of tracking cruft. Safari extension for iOS and macOS that strips utm_*, fbclid, gclid, and 50+ other tracking parameters automatically. Runs entirely on-device with zero data collection. Also bundles CRED-1, a domain credibility dataset (2,672 flagged domains with 5 independent trust signals) that can warn you before visiting sources known for misinformation. Available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Free website Google Rank and SEO checker
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Analyze backlinks on any webpage with a single click!
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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TrackRedirects - Free URL Redirect Checker & SEO Checker
May 2026 · trackredirects.com · its alternatives →
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I built a small desktop tool called PasteClean to solve a personal annoyance: sharing URLs filled with tracking garbage (utm_source, fbclid, etc.). It runs in the background and automatically cleans URLs in your clipboard when you copy them. It handles 50+ tracking parameters and can also unshorten links (bit.ly, t.co) to reveal the destination and clean them before pasting. Tech stack is Electron/React/TypeScript. The core privacy features are free. I added a "Pro" lifetime license for some advanced features (unshortening, batch mode) to support development.
Dec 2025 · iixotic.github.io · its alternatives →
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