Unmask Shortened URLs: See Where Links Really Lead
Unmasking Shortened URLs with Long URL Please
Are you seeking a straightforward method to determine the actual destination of shortened URLs within your preferred web browser? Consider exploring the functionality offered by the Long URL Please Bookmarklet.
We recently examined various URL shortening services and browser extensions. However, a need often arises to ascertain the true target of these links, as some may redirect users to potentially harmful websites.
For Firefox users, a dedicated extension is available as an alternative to the bookmarklet.
Get the Bookmarklet
Below is a listing of the "URL Shortening Services" that this bookmarklet is designed to support.
Installation is simple: drag the bookmarklet to your browser’s "Bookmarks Toolbar" to begin revealing the original addresses hidden behind shortened URLs.
Before and After Demonstration
As an illustration, we navigated to the How-To Geek Twitter page. Within this collection of tweets, at least three distinct "URL Shortening Services" were utilized.
No selection or highlighting of links is required. A single click on the bookmarklet is sufficient to expand all shortened URLs within the current page. The true destinations are then readily visible.
In Conclusion
For those desiring a convenient way to uncover the real destinations of shortened URLs, the Long URL Please Bookmarklet presents a valuable addition to your browser toolkit. Furthermore, our prior article provides a comprehensive overview of URL shortening services and extensions.
Download the Long URL Please Bookmarklet.
Alternatively, install the Long URL Please Firefox Add-on.