LinkCheck
Free link checker — paste a URL without clicking it
Free online link checker for texts and email. Paste the link → phishing risk check. Don’t open it first.
What it checks: the address itself for lookalike brands, misleading domains, short links, insecure HTTP, and other common phishing clues.
What it cannot prove: that a site is safe, who owns it, or what happens after it opens. New and compromised websites can look clean.
Starting…
1. Press and hold the blue link in the text → Copy (don’t open it). 2. Paste into the box above. 3. Read the plain-English score, then use the real company app if you still need to act.
Free link checker for texts, email, and spam URLs
Got a weird hyperlink in a package text, bank alert, or email? This free online link checker reviews the URL before you open it. Copy the full address from a text, email, QR code, or website and paste it above. LinkCheck scores common phishing and spam-link clues and explains what it found in plain English.
On a phone, press and hold the link and choose Copy. Do not tap it first. Checking is free, requires no signup, and works in your browser — no app to install.
What this URL checker looks for
- Lookalike brand names (amazon-security, usps-deliver-fee, and similar)
- Misleading subdomains and odd top-level domains (.co, .xyz, long hyphen strings)
- Risky URL structure and login paths that mimic banks or carriers
- Pressure-link patterns common in phishing SMS and email
How the check works: the current score comes from rules applied to the URL text in your browser. LinkCheck does not open the website, execute its code, inspect a download, or confirm who owns the domain. That makes it useful for spotting common clues, but it is not a malware scan or a guarantee.
usps-deliver-fee.co/track would be flagged for a USPS lookalike name, a .co address, and delivery wording in the domain. The safe next step is not to “try the site” — open the USPS app or type usps.com yourself.
What happens to the link you paste
The URL analysis runs in this browser. LinkCheck keeps recent checks only in local storage on this device so you can see them again; clearing site data removes them. The pasted URL is not sent with the anonymous usage-count request. Read the privacy policy for the site-wide details.
When not to trust a “clean” result
A low score is not a guarantee that a website is trustworthy. If the link claims to be from your bank, Amazon, USPS/UPS/FedEx, or a government agency, open the official app or type the organization’s known address yourself. Never enter a password or card number on a page you reached from a cold text.
Link checker FAQ
What is a link checker?
A link checker looks at a URL before you open it. This free link checker is for suspicious links in texts and email (phishing and spam). It is not a website crawler for broken links or an SEO audit.
Is this link safe?
Paste the full URL above. A “clean” result is not a green light to enter passwords — still use official apps for banks and packages.
How do I check a link without clicking it?
Press-and-hold → Copy link (or Copy URL), then paste here. Never open a weird SMS or email link first.
Is this a free online link checker?
Yes — free link checker, no signup, no app. Works on phone and desktop browsers.
Can I check a scam link or spam link from a text?
Yes. Copy only the URL into LinkCheck. If you want the whole SMS scored (wording + brand tricks), paste it into ScamCheck too.
What’s the difference between a link checker and a website scanner?
This tool is built for suspicious links people send you — phishing URLs in texts and email — not for crawling your whole site for broken links or SEO audits.
Does LinkCheck open or scan the website?
No. It examines the URL text in your browser for common phishing clues. It does not visit the page, execute its code, scan downloads, or verify the domain owner.
Does a high score mean I should never open the site?
Treat high scores as a strong stop sign. Even medium scores deserve caution. When in doubt, open the real company through an app or typed address you already trust.