Previewer.to is a security-first link preview platform that helps people preview destinations, expand short URLs, and make safer clicking decisions. Every day, links are shared through social media, messaging apps, email, and QR codes—often shortened, disguised, or routed through multiple redirects. Previewer.to brings clarity back to the web by showing what’s behind a link before you open it.
Whether you’re a casual user checking a suspicious URL, a business protecting customers, or a creator sharing links at scale, Previewer.to helps reduce the risk of phishing, malware, scam pages, and deceptive redirects—without slowing you down.
What We Do
Previewer.to provides a fast, simple way to:- Expand short links (ln.run, sw.run, bit.ly, tinyurl, shorter.me, t.co, and many more)
- Reveal the final destination URL after redirects
- Preview link metadata (title, description, site name, and preview image)
- Highlight risky signals and suspicious patterns
- Help users verify trust before visiting a page
Our Mission
To make the internet safer by giving everyone the ability to verify links before they open them—reducing phishing attacks, scams, and online threats through simple, accessible link transparency tools.Our Vision
A web where every click is informed, and users can confidently navigate links shared anywhere—without fear of hidden redirects, impersonation pages, or malicious destinations.Our Goals
- Protect users from phishing, scams, and unsafe redirects
- Make link transparency effortless on any device
- Help businesses build trust by validating outbound and inbound links
- Support educators, parents, and communities with safer browsing tools
- Continuously improve detection signals and link intelligence over time
Key Features
1) Short URL Expander & Redirect Tracing
Previewer.to expands shortened links and follows redirects to reveal:- The final destination URL
- The redirect chain (when available)
- Unusual routing patterns that often indicate cloaking or deception
2) Link Preview Cards
We generate clean preview cards so you can quickly verify a page:- Title & description (metadata)
- Website name / domain identity
- Preview image (when provided by the site)
3) Safety Signals & Suspicious Indicators
Previewer.to highlights patterns commonly found in risky links, such as:- Lookalike domains (typosquatting-style names)
- Strange subdomain chains
- Mismatched brand/domain signals
- Excessive redirects or tracking layers
4) Domain-Focused Transparency
We emphasize domain clarity so users can spot impersonation attempts:- Clear domain formatting (what matters most)
- Easy-to-read destination display
- Quick comparison between “what it claims to be” and “what it is”
5) Fast, Lightweight Experience
Previewer.to is built to be:- Mobile-friendly
- Quick to load
- Simple to use with minimal steps
6) Shareable Preview Links
When you want to send a link safely, you can share the Previewer.to preview instead—so others can verify the destination first.7) Privacy-Respecting by Design
We aim to provide link transparency without turning users into the product:- No unnecessary data collection
- No selling personal browsing behavior
- Focus on security and utility first
Who Uses Previewer.to?
- Everyday users checking suspicious links
- Creators & publishers sharing safer links with audiences
- Businesses & support teams verifying URLs before sending or opening them
- Students & educators learning safe browsing habits
- Communities preventing scam links from spreading
Our Commitment to Trust & Safety
Previewer.to is built on one idea: people deserve to know where a link leads before they click. We continuously improve our systems to help users avoid online threats while keeping the experience fast and simple.
If you ever spot a malicious link, suspicious redirect pattern, or a site abusing link shorteners, we encourage you to report it so we can improve protections for everyone.