Micro-URL Retention Tester – Check if Short Links Expire or Still Work

Micro‑URL Retention Tester

Paste a shortened link (bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl, etc.) and get the final destination, redirect steps (if available), and a simple expiry-likelihood score.

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About the Micro‑URL Retention Tester

Short URLs are everywhere — from social media posts to email campaigns. But these tiny links can expire, break, or redirect to unwanted pages over time. The Micro‑URL Retention Tester helps you quickly check the final destination of a short link, see how many redirects it uses, and estimate its likelihood of remaining active.

How It Works

1. Paste your short URL into the box above.
2. Click Analyze to reveal the final destination and redirect chain.
3. Use the retention score to decide whether to archive, update, or trust the link.

Example

Testing https://bit.ly/xyz123 might reveal:

• Final URL: https://example.com/article
• Redirects: 2 steps
• Retention Score: 55 (Medium Risk)

FAQ

What shorteners are supported?

Popular services like bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl.com, is.gd, and more.

Does this tool follow every redirect?

It uses the Unshorten.me API to retrieve as much info as possible, but some private or geo-restricted redirects may not be visible.

What is the retention score?

A heuristic based on redirect depth and known shortener reliability.

Can I use this for affiliate links?

Yes, but note that some affiliate trackers may block previewing.

Why archive links?

Archiving ensures you have a backup if the short URL breaks.

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