Bitly Link Expander
Paste any bit.ly link to see exactly where it leads. Protect yourself from phishing and malicious links.
About Bitly
Domain
bit.lyOwner
Bitly, Inc.
Notes
Most popular URL shortener. Requires account to create links. Tracks clicks and provides analytics.
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Expand Bitly Link
Paste any shortened URL to see where it goes
Enter a shortened URL above to see where it goes
How to Check a Bitly Link
- 1
Copy the bit.ly link
Copy the full Bitly link you received — for example bit.ly/3xYz123 — without clicking it. Bitly links work the same whether they use bit.ly or a custom branded domain.
- 2
Paste it into the expander
Paste the bit.ly URL into the field above and press Expand. TrimLink resolves the link on our servers, so your device never loads the destination.
- 3
Review the full redirect chain
See every hop the Bitly link passes through, including any intermediate redirects and the HTTP status codes, until it reaches the final URL.
- 4
Check the destination before visiting
Inspect the final domain for misspellings or unexpected sites. Only click through once you are confident the destination is legitimate.
Why Check Bitly Links?
Bitly is the most used shortener, making it a common vector for phishing
Verify links from unknown senders before clicking
See if a Bitly link redirects through multiple URLs
Check what tracking parameters are appended to the destination
Frequently Asked Questions
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