URL Expander and Redirect Checker
Paste a public URL to reveal its final destination, HTTP status, response time, and redirect chain.
How it works
We request headers only, validate DNS before every hop, block private networks, and stop after five redirects.
Frequently asked questions
Does this open the page in my browser?
No. The server checks the redirect chain without executing page scripts.
How a URL expander works
Follow each HTTP redirect to reveal where a shortened link finally lands before you visit it.
Best practices and limitations
- Use it before opening an unfamiliar short link.
- Redirect results can change after a check.
Frequently asked questions
Does this open the page?
No. BittyShort inspects server responses without running page scripts.
Can every link be expanded?
No. Login walls, bot protection, and unavailable servers can prevent inspection.
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