ExpandURL has always been free, and that's not changing. No ads, no paywalls, no tracking. Just a useful tool for staying safe online.
Running the service costs real money - servers, bandwidth, API calls, and development time. If ExpandURL has saved you from a dodgy link, a small contribution goes a long way.
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Every contribution directly covers the real costs of keeping this service running, fast, and free.
Reliable servers that handle millions of URL checks a year. Fast responses need good infrastructure - and that costs money every month.
Screenshot generation, Google Safe Browsing checks, and metadata lookups all rely on paid API services that run on every check you make.
New features, bug fixes, browser extension updates, and keeping everything working as the web evolves - all take time and effort.
Ways to give
Every amount makes a genuine difference. Pick whatever feels right.
Not able to donate?
There are plenty of ways to help that don't cost a thing.
Word of mouth is the best way to help. If ExpandURL has been useful, share it with someone who might benefit - a link to expandurl.net goes a long way.
Our free Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions help spread the word and make URL checking easier for everyone. Downloads help with store rankings.
If you use our browser extension, a positive review on the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or Edge Add-ons store helps others discover the tool.
Post about ExpandURL, mention it in a thread about online safety, or link to a blog post. Every mention helps new users find a tool that keeps them safer online.
Whether you donate, share the link, or simply keep using the service - you're part of what makes it worthwhile to keep building. Every check made is one more person browsing a little more safely.
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