Is this link safe?
Paste any URL to check it for phishing, malware, and suspicious content — instantly.
Free web link checker · checking external links · link redirection checker · dofollow link checker tool
What our link checking tool scans
Threat Detection
Scanned against multiple threat intelligence engines to detect phishing links, malware distribution sites, and suspicious domains.
Domain Info
IP location, ISP, domain age, and popularity score to spot newly registered domains commonly used in scams and phishing attacks.
Redirect Chain
Link redirection checker that follows all HTTP 301/302 hops, reveals the final destination, and flags suspicious redirect loops.
Checking external links on your website
External links that break or redirect to malicious pages damage your site's credibility and SEO rankings. Use our free web link checker to audit outbound links, verify redirect destinations, and identify dofollow vs. nofollow link attributes — no software to install.
Dofollow link checker tool
Verify whether a link passes PageRank by inspecting its rel attribute and HTTP headers. Essential for SEO audits and link building campaigns.
Link redirection checker
Follow every redirect hop from source to final destination. Detect chains that change the target URL after sharing, a common cloaking technique.
Phishing link check
Scan any URL against VirusTotal, Google Safe Browsing, and other threat feeds before visiting. Protect your team from credential-harvesting attacks.
Broken link detection
Identify 404 errors, server timeouts, and DNS failures in your outbound links. Fixing broken links improves user experience and crawl efficiency.
How to check if a link is safe
Follow these steps before clicking any suspicious URL
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Copy the link — do not click it
Right-click the hyperlink and choose "Copy link address" to capture the URL without visiting the page.
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Paste it into Link Checker
Open mylinkchecker.com and paste the URL into the input field at the top of the page.
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Run the link safety scan
Click "Check" — our tool queries multiple threat intelligence engines and returns results in seconds.
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Review results before visiting
Check the safety verdict, redirect chain, domain age, and any threat flags before deciding to open the link.
Why trust our link checker?
Link Checker queries multiple independent threat intelligence providers in parallel — not just one database — so you get a comprehensive verdict, not a single point of failure.
Multiple threat engines
Every URL is cross-checked against VirusTotal aggregation, Google Safe Browsing signals, and domain reputation databases — giving you a multi-source safety verdict in seconds.
No data stored
We do not log the URLs you submit. Each scan is processed in real time and discarded immediately. Your browsing activity stays private.
No login required
Link Checker is fully free with no account needed. Paste a URL, get results. There are no daily limits, no paywalls, and no subscription required.
Who uses a link checker?
From individual users worried about phishing to SEO professionals auditing outbound links, our free link checking tool serves a broad range of use cases.
Everyday internet users
Received a suspicious link in email, SMS, or social media? Before you click, paste it into Link Checker. Get an instant safety verdict from multiple threat databases — protecting you from credential phishing and malware downloads.
SEO professionals & webmasters
Auditing outbound links on your website is critical for SEO and user trust. Use our dofollow link checker tool to verify rel attributes, detect broken links returning 404 errors, and trace redirect chains that may be leaking PageRank.
IT security teams
Security analysts use link checkers as a quick triage step before opening suspicious URLs in sandboxed environments. Our tool surfaces domain age, IP reputation, and active threat flags to accelerate initial assessment.
Content creators & journalists
Before citing or linking to a source in an article, verify the destination is legitimate and the link does not redirect through suspicious intermediaries. Protect your readership and your publication's credibility with a 10-second link safety check.
Whether you are checking external links on your own website, verifying a link before sharing it on social media, or auditing a campaign landing page, Link Checker gives you the information you need to make safe decisions — in seconds, for free.
Check links directly in your browser
Install the Link Checker extension and scan any link with one click — no copy-pasting needed.
Get the ExtensionFrequently asked questions
- How do I check if a link is safe?
- Paste the URL into Link Checker at mylinkchecker.com. The tool instantly scans it against multiple threat intelligence engines and shows whether it's safe, suspicious, or malicious — in seconds.
- What is a broken link checker?
- A broken link checker is a tool that scans URLs to verify they are reachable and return a valid HTTP response. It detects 404 errors, server timeouts, and redirect loops that signal dead or broken links on your website.
- How do I find broken links on my website?
- Use a link checking tool like Link Checker to scan your site's URLs one by one, or use the browser extension to check links on any page as you browse. For bulk checks, paste individual URLs and review the HTTP status and redirect chain.
- How to check if links are safe before clicking?
- Copy the link without clicking it (right-click → Copy link address), then paste it into Link Checker. The tool checks it against phishing databases, malware engines, and domain reputation services before you visit the page.
- What is a dofollow link checker tool?
- A dofollow link checker verifies whether a hyperlink passes SEO "link equity" to the destination page. Links without a rel="nofollow" attribute are dofollow and count as votes of authority in Google's algorithm. Use Link Checker's redirect and header analysis to inspect link attributes.
- How does a link redirection checker work?
- A link redirection checker follows a URL through all its HTTP 301/302 redirect hops and shows you the full chain from the original link to the final destination. This helps identify redirect loops, cloaking, and pages that change destination after being shared.
- Is Link Checker free to use?
- Yes, Link Checker is completely free. No account or login required. Just paste any URL and get instant threat intelligence, domain info, and redirect chain results.
Learn more about link safety and SEO
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