Is this link really safe?

Instantly check any URL for malware, phishing, fraud, or scams. Protect yourself from malicious websites with ESET’s free, easy-to-use link checker tool.

Is this link really safe?

Instantly check any URL for malware, phishing, fraud, or scams. Protect yourself from malicious websites with ESET’s free, easy-to-use link checker tool.

How does it work?

HOW DOES ESET LINK CHECKER WORK?

ESET Link Checker quickly evaluates URLs to ensure your online safety by:

  • Cross-referencing databases

    URLs are matched against extensive, continuously updated security databases and threat intelligence.

  • Rapid verdict delivery

    You'll know whether the URL is safe or poses risks in seconds.

Safe Link
link safe

You're safe!

Great news — this URL is safe! But staying safe requires constant vigilance. ESET's automated protection ensures you're always shielded from threats.

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Not Safe link
×not safe

Warning: dangerous link!

This URL is unsafe and could expose you to risks such as malware, identity theft, or financial fraud. Try ESET HOME Security to automatically block threats like these.

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Warning
×suspicious

Caution advised: we can't confirm if this link is entirely safe.

We didn't detect any obvious threats, but this website has some signs that indicate potential risk. Exercise caution before sharing personal or financial information, and consider double-checking with additional tools or by contacting the website owner directly.

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Over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every day.
(Source)

30% of phishing emails contain a dangerous link.
(Source)

74% of security breaches are caused by human error or social engineering. (Source)

Click rates on phishing links have nearly doubled year-over-year. (Source)

From One Check to Total Coverage

What you do manually with ESET Link checker

Check 1 URL

Copy, paste, and wait for the result.
 

Look for phishing signs

Check the domain, sender, and urgency cues.
 

Worry about your data

Wonder whether your information has already been leaked.
 

Use public Wi-Fi

Hope your connection is secure.
 

What ESET Home Security does automatically

Real-time Anti-Phishing

Scans every link across browsers, email, SMS, and social media as you encounter it.

Antispam & Browser Protection

Filters scam emails before they reach you and flags dangerous sites in search results.

Dark Web Monitoring

Continuously scans the dark web for your personal data and alerts you instantly.

Encrypted VPN

Protects your connection automatically, especially on public
Wi-Fi.

What you do manually with ESET Link checker

Check 1 URL

Copy, paste, and wait for the result.
 

What ESET Home Security does automatically

Real-time Anti-Phishing

Scans every link across browsers, email, SMS, and social media as you encounter it.

What you do manually with ESET Link checker

Look for phishing signs

Check the domain, sender, and urgency cues.
 

What ESET Home Security does automatically

Antispam & Browser Protection

Filters scam emails before they reach you and flags dangerous sites in search results.

What you do manually with ESET Link checker

Worry about your data

Wonder whether your information has already been leaked.
 

What ESET Home Security does automatically

Dark Web Monitoring

Continuously scans the dark web for your personal data and alerts you instantly.

What you do manually with ESET Link checker

Use public Wi-Fi

Hope your connection is secure.
 

What ESET Home Security does automatically

Encrypted VPN

Protects your connection automatically, especially on public
Wi-Fi.

You can't manually check every link. Here's what ESET does instead.

Anti-Phishing

Blocks phishing sites and scam links across browsers, social media, SMS, and email using real-time detection and continuously updated threat data.

Anti-Phishing protects you from

  • Phishing & Smishing

  • Tech Support Scams

  • Delivery Scams

  • Business Email Compromise

Safe Banking & Browsing

Protects your online banking, shopping, and browsing by blocking malware, phishing, and unauthorized access to keep your financial data secure.

Safe Banking & Browsing protects you from

  • Shopping Scams

  • Investment Fraud

  • Lottery Scams

Antispam

Steer clear of unwanted emails. Antispam blocks scam, phishing, and junk messages before they reach you, filtering suspicious content in real time.

Antispam protects you from

  • Romance Scams

  • Charity Fraud

  • Job Offer Scams

Scam protection isn’t just one feature; it’s a system.

ESET HOME Security combines these tools to give you comprehensive protection against today’s most sophisticated scams. Recognized quality by independent tests and customers.

EXPLORE ESET HOME SECURITY
Try It Free for 30 Days

Scam protection isn’t just one feature; it’s a system.

ESET HOME Security combines these tools to give you comprehensive protection against today’s most sophisticated scams. Recognized quality by independent tests and customers.

EXPLORE ESET HOME SECURITY
Try It Free for 30 Days


Find the right protection against scams and beyond

ESET HOME SECURITY ESSENTIAL BOX

ESSENTIAL

Antivirus, worry-free payments, and online privacy protection including anti-phishing and Wi-Fi protection.
 


For online purchase, please choose correct number of devices

 
Add to Cart
  • Scam protection
       • Anti-Phishing Safeguard your privacy and your data. ESET’s multilayered Anti-Phishing shields you from scams and fake websites attempting to access sensitive information or feed you fake news.
       • Safe banking and browsing Bank, shop, and connect with ease. Our secured browser mode boosts your privacy and helps avoid phishing scams.
       • Antispam Steer clear of unwanted emails. Antispam blocks scam and junk messages before they reach you.
  • Real-time antivirus protection Our security shields you from more than just viruses, protecting against malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, and more.

    Available also for mac.OS
  • Seamless device performance Enjoy fast scans without interruption. Our Small System Footprint saves bandwidth and extends the life of your hardware—great for gaming and entertainment!
  • Smart home and smartphone protection Protect everything from PCs, laptops, and smartphones to smart TVs and IoT devices. Lock and track missing devices, secure access to your webcam, and monitor microphone activity for enhanced privacy and control.
  • Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield Filter unwanted content, secure access to your network, and test your home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities.
  • AI-powered threat detection Uses advanced artificial intelligence to proactively detect and block malware, ransomware, phishing, and other emerging threats in real time.
  • Smarter protection for AI-powered computers ESET keeps your devices safe while leveraging their AI capabilities for faster, more efficient threat prevention.
  • Encryption of sensitive data and photos Keep your files and USBs safe with military-grade encryption. Safely share your data with others. 
  • Elevated file and folder security Protect valuable data by allowing only trusted applications to modify your folders.
  • Unlimited VPN Traffic Shield your connection and prevent unwanted tracking—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy unlimited bandwidth for endless access to your favorite online content.

    Number of Available VPN Devices: Up to 25 devices → Ultimate plan (for more than 10 devices).
    Up to 10 devices → Ultimate plan (for up to 10 devices).
    Up to 5 devices → Premium plan (for more than 10 devices).
    Up to 3 devices → Premium plan (for up to 10 devices)
  • VPN for Router Protects every device on your home network with one setup. Encrypts all internet traffic for safer browsing, streaming, and smart home use—no need to install apps on each device.
  • Enhanced browser & privacy protection Easily manage website notifications and permissions, and remove metadata from images uploaded to your browser—details like capture time and location.
  • Proactive identity protection Safeguard your digital identity and prevent identity theft. Use dark web monitoring to scan for data breaches and leaked personal information.
    • Dark web scanning Scanning thousands of websites, including those on the Dark Web, blogs and other data sources to detect the illegal trading of your personal information.
    • Credit report monitoring Instant online access to your credit reports and scores from 1 bureau so you can spot mistakes and fraudulent activity.
    • Social media identity monitoring Monitor your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram accounts for inappropriate activity and posts that could be perceived as violent.
    • Identity threat alerts Keep you updated on major data breaches, identity theft incidents, and new identity theft laws.
    • SSN Tracking
    • Lost wallet assistance Quickly cancel and replace credit, debit, and ATM cards if your wallet is lost or stolen. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you can stop fraudulent charges and order replacement credit cards by easily accessing your information online with Lost Wallet Assistance.
    • Identity recovery + $1M insurance Restoration services from Certified Protection Experts, based in the U.S., who are available 24/7.
  • Ransomware defense and recovery Keep your data untouchable: block zero-day ransomware, isolate threats, back up your data automatically, and restore everything in moments if encryption ever slips through.

RECOMMENDED

ESET HOME SECURITY PREMIUM BOX

PREMIUM

Elevate your protection with unlimited VPN traffic, encryption for sensitive files, and cutting-edge threat detection.
 


For online purchase, please choose correct number of devices

 
Add to Cart
  • Scam protection
       • Anti-Phishing Safeguard your privacy and your data. ESET’s multilayered Anti-Phishing shields you from scams and fake websites attempting to access sensitive information or feed you fake news.
       • Safe banking and browsing Bank, shop, and connect with ease. Our secured browser mode boosts your privacy and helps avoid phishing scams.
       • Antispam Steer clear of unwanted emails. Antispam blocks scam and junk messages before they reach you.
  • Real-time antivirus protection Our security shields you from more than just viruses, protecting against malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, and more.

    Available also for macOS.
  • Seamless device performance Enjoy fast scans without interruption. Our Small System Footprint saves bandwidth and extends the life of your hardware—great for gaming and entertainment!
  • Smart home and smartphone protection Protect everything from PCs, laptops, and smartphones to smart TVs and IoT devices. Lock and track missing devices, secure access to your webcam, and monitor microphone activity for enhanced privacy and control.
  • Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield Filter unwanted content, secure access to your network, and test your home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities.
  • AI-powered threat detection Uses advanced artificial intelligence to proactively detect and block malware, ransomware, phishing, and other emerging threats in real time.
  • Smarter protection for AI-powered computers ESET keeps your devices safe while leveraging their AI capabilities for faster, more efficient threat prevention.
  • Encryption of sensitive data and photos Keep your files and USBs safe with military-grade encryption. Safely share your data with others. 
  • Elevated file and folder security Protect valuable data by allowing only trusted applications to modify your folders.
  • Unlimited VPN Traffic Shield your connection and prevent unwanted tracking—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy unlimited bandwidth for endless access to your favorite online content.

    Number of Available VPN Devices: Up to 5 devices → Premium plan (for more than 10 devices).
    Up to 3 devices → Premium plan (for up to 10 devices).
    Access up to 40 countries, each with multiple server locations.
  • VPN for Router Protects every device on your home network with one setup. Encrypts all internet traffic for safer browsing, streaming, and smart home use—no need to install apps on each device.
  • Enhanced browser & privacy protection Easily manage website notifications and permissions, and remove metadata from images uploaded to your browser—details like capture time and location.
  • Proactive identity protection Safeguard your digital identity and prevent identity theft. Use dark web monitoring to scan for data breaches and leaked personal information.
    • Dark web scanning Scanning thousands of websites, including those on the Dark Web, blogs and other data sources to detect the illegal trading of your personal information.
    • Credit report monitoring Instant online access to your credit reports and scores from 1 bureau so you can spot mistakes and fraudulent activity.
    • Social media identity monitoring Monitor your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram accounts for inappropriate activity and posts that could be perceived as violent.
    • Identity threat alerts Keep you updated on major data breaches, identity theft incidents, and new identity theft laws.
    • SSN Tracking
    • Lost wallet assistance Quickly cancel and replace credit, debit, and ATM cards if your wallet is lost or stolen. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you can stop fraudulent charges and order replacement credit cards by easily accessing your information online with Lost Wallet Assistance.
    • Identity recovery + $1M insurance Restoration services from Certified Protection Experts, based in the U.S., who are available 24/7.
  • Ransomware defense and recovery Keep your data untouchable: block zero-day ransomware, isolate threats, back up your data automatically, and restore everything in moments if encryption ever slips through.
ESET HOME SECURITY ULTIMATE BOX

ULTIMATE

Top security with VPN, VPN for Router, Identity Protection & Ransomware Remediation.
 


For online purchase, please choose correct number of devices

 
Add to Cart
  • Scam protection
       • Anti-Phishing Safeguard your privacy and your data. ESET’s multilayered Anti-Phishing shields you from scams and fake websites attempting to access sensitive information or feed you fake news.
       • Safe banking and browsing Bank, shop, and connect with ease. Our secured browser mode boosts your privacy and helps avoid phishing scams.
       • Antispam Steer clear of unwanted emails. Antispam blocks scam and junk messages before they reach you.
  • Real-time antivirus protection Our security shields you from more than just viruses, protecting against malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, and more.

    Available also for macOS.
  • Seamless device performance Enjoy fast scans without interruption. Our Small System Footprint saves bandwidth and extends the life of your hardware—great for gaming and entertainment!
  • Smart home and smartphone protection Protect everything from PCs, laptops, and smartphones to smart TVs and IoT devices. Lock and track missing devices, secure access to your webcam, and monitor microphone activity for enhanced privacy and control.
  • Firewall, Wi-Fi and network shield Filter unwanted content, secure access to your network, and test your home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities.
  • AI-powered threat detection Uses advanced artificial intelligence to proactively detect and block malware, ransomware, phishing, and other emerging threats in real time.
  • Smarter protection for AI-powered computers ESET keeps your devices safe while leveraging their AI capabilities for faster, more efficient threat prevention.
  • Encryption of sensitive data and photos Keep your files and USBs safe with military-grade encryption. Safely share your data with others.
  • Elevated file and folder security Protect valuable data by allowing only trusted applications to modify your folders.
  • Unlimited VPN Traffic Shield your connection and prevent unwanted tracking—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy unlimited bandwidth for endless access to your favorite online content.

    Number of Available VPN Devices: Up to 25 devices → Ultimate plan (for more than 10 devices).
    Up to 10 devices → Ultimate plan (for up to 10 devices).
    Access approximately 70 countries, each with multiple server locations.
  • VPN for Router Protects every device on your home network with one setup. Encrypts all internet traffic for safer browsing, streaming, and smart home use—no need to install apps on each device.
  • Enhanced browser & privacy protection Easily manage website notifications and permissions, and remove metadata from images uploaded to your browser—details like capture time and location.
  • Proactive identity protection Safeguard your digital identity and prevent identity theft. Use dark web monitoring to scan for data breaches and leaked personal information.

    Available also for macOS.
    • Dark web scanning Scanning thousands of websites, including those on the Dark Web, blogs and other data sources to detect the illegal trading of your personal information.
    • Credit report monitoring Instant online access to your credit reports and scores from 1 bureau so you can spot mistakes and fraudulent activity.
    • Social media identity monitoring Monitor your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram accounts for inappropriate activity and posts that could be perceived as violent.
    • Identity threat alerts Keep you updated on major data breaches, identity theft incidents, and new identity theft laws.
    • SSN Tracking
    • Lost wallet assistance Quickly cancel and replace credit, debit, and ATM cards if your wallet is lost or stolen. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you can stop fraudulent charges and order replacement credit cards by easily accessing your information online with Lost Wallet Assistance.
    • Identity recovery + $1M insurance Restoration services from Certified Protection Experts, based in the U.S., who are available 24/7.
  • Ransomware defense and recovery Keep your data untouchable: block zero-day ransomware, isolate threats, back up your data automatically, and restore everything in moments if encryption ever slips through.

Recognized quality by independent tests and customers

Trustpilot

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types of scams?

The most common scams you should know about.
Learn more about how to avoid them.