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LinkReveal

LinkReveal can reveal shortened URLs to help stop malicious links infecting your computer system.

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LinkReveal.com provides a standard API for expanding URLs which have been shortened with a service like TinyURL.

Safer, more convenient web browsing by revealing the destination of shortened URLs like those of sh.st, bit.ly, is.gd, and more. LinkReveal currently supports over 5000 URL Shortening websites.

Avoid phishing, malware, and viruses by examining short URLs before visiting them: with LinkReveal.com you can find out where links really take you. More Info »

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LinkReveal was added by benoreilly in Sep 2017 and the latest update was made in Aug 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Sep 2017 There is a history of all activites on LinkReveal in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on LinkReveal or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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