Hover any bit.ly, t.co, or shortened link. See every redirect and tracker instantly.
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bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl — where do they really go? See the full redirect chain before you click.
500+ trackers detected and explained in plain English. Understand what data is being collected.
We don't score links as safe or dangerous. We show you the truth and let you make informed decisions.
Works on bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl.com, amzn.to, youtu.be, and 30+ shortener services. Found one we don't recognize? Add it yourself.
A tiny icon appears next to the shortened link. That's your cue that inspection is ready.
One click reveals where the link really goes. No separate tools. No leaving the page.
Every redirect. Every tracker stripped. Transparent URL to copy. You choose what to do next.
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Found a shady redirect? Copy the report and warn your team instantly. Document suspicious links, share evidence with colleagues, or save findings for later.
See every hop a link takes, from the first click to the final destination. No more mystery redirects through ad networks and trackers.
Not just removed — explained in plain English. Know exactly what data is being collected, by whom, and why.
Share what you find with one click. Every transparency report is formatted to be easily shared with others.
We never log your URLs. Everything happens in your browser. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Period.
Encounter a shortener we don't recognize? Add it yourself. Your custom domains work instantly, giving you complete transparency control.
When 5+ people add the same domain, it becomes available for everyone. The list of supported shorteners grows with every user.
A URL cleaner extension (also called a link expander or tracking stripper) is a browser tool that:
utm_source, fbclid, gclid from URLsLinkTransparency is a free URL cleaner extension for Chrome and Firefox that does all three — with an inline preview that works on any webpage.
See why users choose LinkTransparency over other URL tools
| Feature | LinkTransparency | ClearURLs | Unshorten.it | CheckShortURL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand shortened URLs | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Strip tracking parameters | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Inline preview (no tab switching) | Yes | No | No | No |
| See what's being removed | Yes | No | N/A | N/A |
| Full redirect chain | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Works on any webpage | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes | Website only | Website only |
| Privacy-first (no URL logging) | Yes | Yes | Unknown | Unknown |
| Add custom shorteners | Yes | No | No | No |
| Free forever | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ClearURLs strips trackers automatically but cannot expand shortened links or show you where they go. LinkTransparency does both — you see the destination AND the trackers being removed.
These websites require copy-paste and tab switching. LinkTransparency works inline on any page — hover, click, see the destination without leaving.
Privacy Badger blocks third-party trackers but doesn't reveal link destinations. LinkTransparency focuses on transparency: showing you where links lead before you click.
Marketing and analytics trackers stripped from your URLs
What are these? These parameters are added to URLs by marketers to track which links you clicked, where you came from, and what campaigns led you to a page. Removing them gives you cleaner URLs to share.
The magnifying glass appears automatically on these link types
bit.lyBitlyt.coTwitter/Xtinyurl.comTinyURLamzn.toAmazonyoutu.beYouTubegoo.glGoogleow.lyHootsuitelnkd.inLinkedInfb.meFacebookbuff.lyBufferis.gdis.gdcutt.lyCuttlyrb.gyRebrandlytiny.ccTiny.ccshorturl.atShortURL+ customAdd your ownDon't see a shortener you use? Add custom domains in the extension settings. When 5+ users add the same domain, it becomes available for everyone.
Link Transparency is a browser extension that reveals where shortened links actually go before you click them. Hover over any bit.ly, t.co, or tinyurl link, click the magnifying glass icon, and see the full destination instantly. It also strips tracking parameters so you can share cleaner links.
Those are websites that require you to copy a link, open a new tab, paste, and wait. Link Transparency works inline on any page — hover, click the icon, and see the destination without leaving. No copy-paste, no tab switching.
ClearURLs passively strips tracking from URLs in the background but cannot expand shortened links or show you where they lead. Link Transparency does both: it reveals destinations AND removes trackers, with a visual interface that shows you exactly what was found.
We support 30+ shorteners out of the box including bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl.com, amzn.to, youtu.be, goo.gl, ow.ly, lnkd.in, and more. You can also add custom domains yourself — and when 5+ users add the same domain, it becomes available for everyone.
Yes. We never log your URLs. Link analysis happens through our API but nothing is stored. Your preferences are saved locally in your browser. No accounts, no tracking, no data harvesting.
Yes, completely free. No premium tier, no usage limits, no account required. Install in 10 seconds and start using it immediately.
Yes. If you encounter a shortener we don't recognize, you can add it yourself in the extension settings. Your custom domain works instantly, and if enough users add the same domain, it gets added to the default list for everyone.
No. Link Transparency shows you where links go — it doesn't tell you if sites are safe or dangerous. We believe in giving you facts, not fear. Your browser already has malware protection; we just help you see destinations before clicking.
LinkTransparency automatically strips tracking parameters when you preview any link. Click the magnifying glass icon on any shortened URL to see which parameters will be removed (like utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, fbclid, gclid). Then copy the clean URL without trackers.
fbclid is Facebook Click ID — a tracking parameter Facebook adds to outbound links. It lets Facebook track which links you clicked, even after you leave their site. Removing it from URLs you share prevents this tracking and keeps your links clean.
gclid is Google Click ID — a tracking parameter from Google Ads. It connects your clicks to advertising campaigns and follows you across websites. Stripping it from shared links prevents Google from tracking your activity through those URLs.
Yes, LinkTransparency is safe for affiliate links. We only strip advertising and marketing trackers, not affiliate parameters. Our "Referral Info" filter (disabled by default) is the only one that could affect affiliate payouts. Normal usage won't break affiliate functionality.
Yes, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+L (or Cmd+Shift+L on Mac) opens a quick preview panel for any link. You can also right-click any link and select "Inspect with LinkTransparency" from the context menu.
URL shorteners like bit.ly and t.co were created to save characters (especially on Twitter). But they also hide where links actually go, which can be used to obscure tracking redirects, misleading destinations, or multiple hop chains through ad networks. LinkTransparency reveals all of this before you click.
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