LinkZero

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FAQ

Are shortened links safe?

No. You should avoid ever clicking on a shortened link from an unknown source, because you can't see where it actually goes. If you receive one, you should unshorten it to inspect it first.

That said, if using a link shortener is unavoidable, you can at least use one that isn't working against you. LinkZero is the safest link shortener and it collects no data about you or the people who click your links, it has no ad network, no resale business, and no incentive to do anything other than forward one URL to another.

What data do you collect?

None. We store the mapping between a short URL and its destination. That's it. No IP addresses, no click counts, no timestamps, no referrers, no cookies, no analytics. When you shorten a link, we don't know who you are. When someone clicks it, we don't know who they are either.

Do links expire?

No. Links are permanent. Since we track nothing, there's no activity data to expire them on, and no reason to delete them.

Can I shorten any URL?

Almost. We block URLs that use dangerous protocols like javascript: or data:, and we check submitted domains against a daily-updated threat intelligence blocklist of known malware, phishing, and scam domains. Legitimate URLs will pass without issue.

Can I choose a custom short code?

No. Codes are randomly generated. Custom aliases create moderation overhead we don't want, and random codes are more resistant to enumeration.

If I shorten the same URL twice, do I get two links?

No. Submitting a URL that has already been shortened will return the existing short link. There's no benefit to creating duplicates.

Can I unshorten a link?

Yes. Paste any shortened link and click Unshorten to reveal the final destination without your browser ever visiting it. The lookup is performed by our server, so your IP address is never exposed to the destination or any trackers embedded in the redirect chain.

Can I report a malicious link?

Yes. Open an issue on GitHub with the short URL and why you believe it's malicious. We'll investigate and remove it if warranted.

Can I trust you?

LinkZero is an open-source project. The code is public on GitHub, so you can verify exactly what it does and doesn't do.

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