Behind - URL Unshortener & Link Safety Check

🔍 Instantly Unshorten Links & Stay Safe Online Behind is a browser extension that reveals the true destination behind shortened…

As of May 2026, Behind - URL Unshortener & Link Safety Check has 13 users in the Privacy & Security category.

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Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

16.2414.512.76Apr 1, 2026May 31, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 2026151.0
Apr 21, 2026161.0
May 6, 2026161.0
May 31, 2026141.0
Now131.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

🔍 Instantly Unshorten Links & Stay Safe Online

Behind is a browser extension that reveals the true destination behind shortened URLs and checks link safety in real-time using Google Safe Browsing. Whether it's a tweet, email, or random link — you'll know what’s behind it before clicking.

Protect yourself from phishing, malware, and scam links — with zero tracking or ads.

✨ Key Features
- 🔗 URL Preview – Hover over any shortened link to see where it leads
- 🛡️ Safety Check – Built-in threat detection
- ⚡ Manual Check – Use the popup to inspect any link
- 🧩 Custom Shorteners – Add your own domains
- 👁️ Visual Indicators – Highlights detected short links
- 🔒 Privacy-First – No tracking, no data collection

🚨 Why It Matters
Shortened URLs are common on social media, email, and messages. Behind helps you avoid:
- Phishing websites
- Malware downloads
- Scam or misleading content

🌐 Supported Services
Works with popular shorteners like bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl.com, and many more. You can also add custom domains.

🧩 How to Use
- Install and pin the extension
- Hover over any link or paste one into the popup
- Instantly see the destination and safety status

🔐 Privacy First
Behind stores no browsing history, collects no personal data, and uses no analytics. Fully open-source with minimal permissions.

Install Behind and browse smarter.

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
41.45KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u4cd8238a6dc16e28f2362539d44f4b09
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jun 11, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Jun 11, 2025
Last Scraped
May 31, 2026
Website
Support URL
Privacy Policy

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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 31, 2026.