WhereGoes checks a URL's redirects and expands shortened links, with options for selecting a user agent.
TrueURL
TrueURL checks URL redirects and expands shortened links to display their destination and redirect chain.
About TrueURL
TrueURL checks where a URL redirects to and expands shortened links to show the destination. It follows the redirect chain and lists each step with its HTTP status code, such as 301 or 302, and response time. It analyzes one URL at a time and can be used to troubleshoot redirects, check HTTP to HTTPS redirects, and verify shortened or affiliate links before clicking.
Key features
- Expand shortened URLs to reveal final destination
- Show complete redirect chain for an entered URL
- Display HTTP status codes for each redirect step
- Show response time for each step in chain
- Expand links from Bitly, TinyURL, t.co and others
- Analyze one URL at a time in real time
Best for: Webmasters, SEO professionals, and general users who need to verify link destinations or troubleshoot redirects.
Good for
- States that it does not store checked URLs
- Displays status codes and response times for each step
- Expands links from many shortening services
Watch out for
- Analyzes one URL at a time, so bulk checks require individual checks
TrueURL at a glance
- Website
- trueurl.com
- Category
- Online Tools › URL & Link Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TrueURL FAQ
Can I check multiple URLs at once?
No. TrueURL analyzes one URL at a time, so each URL must be checked individually.
Does TrueURL store the URLs I check?
No. Checks are done in real-time and it does not maintain a history of searches.
Which URL shorteners can TrueURL expand?
Links from Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, Is.gd, Rebrandly, Ow.ly, Goo.gl, and many others, following multiple redirects to the final destination.
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