About URLScans
URLScans is a free, comprehensive URL security scanner that helps you verify whether a URL, domain, or IP address is safe before you visit it. Our mission is to make the internet safer for everyone.
What is URLScans?
URLScans is a free online security tool that analyzes URLs, domains, and IP addresses to detect phishing attempts, malware, suspicious redirects, and other security threats. Whether you received a suspicious link in an email, want to verify a website before visiting, or need to check if a domain is safe, URLScans provides instant, comprehensive security analysis.
Our service combines multiple security detection methods including DNS analysis, WHOIS data, SSL certificate verification, threat intelligence databases, and advanced pattern recognition to provide you with accurate threat assessments. We're inspired by leading security services and aim to make powerful security tools accessible to everyone.
How It Works
When you submit a URL, domain, or IP address, our automated system performs a comprehensive multi-layered analysis:
DNS Analysis
We examine DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT) to identify suspicious configurations, fast-flux networks, and unusual domain setups that may indicate malicious activity.
WHOIS Lookup
We analyze domain registration details including creation date, registrar information, and registrant data to spot newly registered domains or suspicious registration patterns commonly used in phishing campaigns.
SSL Certificate Verification
We validate SSL/TLS certificates, check certificate authority trust, expiration dates, and identify self-signed or suspicious certificates that may indicate malicious sites.
Threat Intelligence
We query multiple threat intelligence feeds and reputation databases including Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, and other security organizations to identify known threats.
Advanced Detection Features
- •Redirect Chain Analysis: We trace URL redirects to identify suspicious redirect patterns and hidden destinations that may lead to malicious sites.
- •Hosting Provider Analysis: We identify hosting providers and check against known malicious hosting networks and bulletproof hosting services.
- •Domain Age & History: Newly registered domains or domains with suspicious history are flagged for review as they're commonly used in phishing campaigns.
- •Pattern Recognition: We detect common phishing patterns, typosquatting, brand impersonation techniques, and suspicious URL structures.
- •IP Address Reputation: For IP addresses, we check against known malicious IP databases and analyze hosting provider information.
Our Mission
Phishing attacks and malicious websites are among the most common cyber threats today, with millions of phishing sites created every year. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), phishing attacks continue to grow in sophistication and volume, targeting individuals and organizations worldwide.
Our mission is to make the internet safer by providing everyone with free access to powerful URL security scanning tools. Whether you're a security professional tracking brand impersonation, a business owner protecting your customers, or an individual who received a suspicious link, we're here to help you stay safe online.
We believe that security tools should be accessible to everyone, not just large organizations with dedicated security teams. URLScans is designed to be simple, fast, and free—helping users make informed decisions about which links to trust and which to avoid.
Why Choose URLScans?
100% Free & Accessible
URLScans is completely free with no signup required. Check unlimited URLs, domains, and IP addresses without any restrictions or hidden costs.
Comprehensive Analysis
We combine multiple detection methods and threat intelligence sources to provide the most accurate and reliable security assessment possible.
Fast & Reliable
Get results in seconds. Our infrastructure is designed for speed and reliability, ensuring you get answers when you need them most.
Privacy-Focused
We respect your privacy. We don't track individual users or store personally identifiable information with your lookups.
Reporting Phishing Sites
If you discover a phishing site, we encourage you to report it to relevant authorities to help protect others:
Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
Report phishing emails and websites to help combat global phishing threats.
PhishTank
Community-based phishing verification system where users submit and verify suspected phishing sites.
Hosting Provider Abuse Department
Report directly to the hosting provider's abuse department for faster takedown. Most hosting providers have dedicated abuse contact information.