View the Original URL of Shortened URL without click in Firefox

Links that have been shortened using a service like Bit.ly could lead anywhere, including to a malicious website.

Long URL Please is a Firefox add-on that shows you the full address so you can see where exactly the link takes you. If you do not use Firefox, there is a bookmarklet available that can be added to any browser.



If you worry that clicking web links created using services such as Bit.ly and Goo.gl may lead you to sites that compromise your privacy, install Quo Vadis. This Firefox add-on shows you the full address behind short URLs, so that you always know what you’re clicking.

Unlike other, similar tools, Quo Vadis works with links that have been redirected through several services. For Chrome, try Tactical URL Expander.