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Check If a Website is Safe

Paste any link and get an instant safety verdict. ShieldScan checks against 95+ antivirus engines, Google Safe Browsing, and phishing databases — before you ever visit the page.

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What we check

Everything You Need to Know Before Clicking

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95+ Antivirus Engines

Every URL is scanned against VirusTotal's network of 95+ security vendors simultaneously.

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Phishing Detection

Google Safe Browsing + VirusTotal phishing engines catch fake login pages and brand impersonation attacks.

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SSL Certificate Check

Verifies the site has a valid SSL certificate and flags self-signed or expired certificates used by scam sites.

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Domain Age Analysis

Newly registered domains are a major red flag. ShieldScan shows exactly when a domain was registered.

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Live Screenshot

See exactly what the website looks like before visiting it — spot fake login pages instantly.

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Redirect Chain Tracking

Follows all redirects to show you the final destination, exposing cloaked and shortened malicious links.

Check Any Link in 3 Steps

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Paste the URL

Copy any suspicious link and paste it into ShieldScan. Works with full URLs, bare domains, and shortened links.

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Run the Scan

ShieldScan queries 95+ engines, Google Safe Browsing, SSL databases, and WHOIS in parallel.

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Read Your Verdict

Get a 0–100 Risk Score and a plain-English verdict: Safe, Low, Medium, High, or Critical risk.

FAQ

Common Questions

How do I check if a URL is safe?
Paste the URL into ShieldScan and click Run Scan. It checks against 95+ antivirus engines, Google Safe Browsing, and phishing databases — giving you a risk score in seconds, without your browser ever visiting the page.
Is the URL scanner free to use?
Yes. ShieldScan's URL scanner is completely free. No payment required.
Can it detect phishing websites?
Yes. ShieldScan checks every URL against Google Safe Browsing's phishing database, VirusTotal's phishing engines, and its own pattern detection for brand impersonation — one of the most common phishing tactics.
Can I scan a link from an email or text message?
Absolutely. Copy the link from the email or SMS, paste it into ShieldScan, and scan it before your browser ever loads it. This is the safest way to verify suspicious messages.
Can I scan shortened URLs like bit.ly?
Yes. ShieldScan follows all redirects and scans the final destination, so you can safely check shortened links without visiting them.
Is ShieldScan better than VirusTotal for URL scanning?
ShieldScan uses VirusTotal's 95+ engines but adds Google Safe Browsing, SSL analysis, domain age, phishing pattern detection, redirect tracking, and a live screenshot — all in a simpler interface with a clear risk score.

What is a URL Scanner?

A URL scanner is a tool that checks whether a website link is safe before you visit it. When you paste a URL into ShieldScan, it queries multiple threat intelligence databases — including VirusTotal's 95+ antivirus engines and Google Safe Browsing — to determine if the site hosts malware, phishing content, or other threats. You get the result as a 0–100 Risk Score without your browser ever loading the dangerous page.

Why You Should Always Scan Suspicious Links

Phishing attacks, malware downloads, and scam websites are the leading cause of data breaches and account takeovers. Attackers disguise malicious links as legitimate sites, often using lookalike domains (paypa1.com instead of paypal.com) or URL shorteners to hide the true destination. Scanning a link before clicking it takes less than 10 seconds and can prevent malware infections, credential theft, and financial fraud.

VirusTotal Alternative for URL Scanning

ShieldScan is a VirusTotal alternative that provides cleaner, more actionable results. While VirusTotal shows raw engine results, ShieldScan combines them with a weighted risk score, Google Safe Browsing data, SSL certificate status, domain registration age, and a live screenshot of the website — making it easier to reach a verdict, especially for non-technical users.

How to Check If an Email Link is Safe

Right-click the link in your email client and copy the URL. Do not click it. Then paste the copied URL into ShieldScan's URL scanner and run the scan. ShieldScan will check the destination against phishing databases and antivirus engines without your browser ever visiting the page. This is the safest method to verify suspicious email links.

For businesses

Prove Your Website is Safe — Download a Security Score Report

ShieldScan Pro lets you scan your own website and download a professional PDF security report with your full risk score, threat breakdown, and SSL analysis. Share it with clients, partners, or use it for compliance documentation.

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Branded PDF Reports

Download a professional security score report for any URL — ready to share with clients or attach to proposals.

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Client Trust & Due Diligence

Show clients your site passed 95+ security checks before they hand over data or sign a contract.

Compliance Documentation

Use your security report as part of vendor assessments, security audits, or internal compliance reviews.

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Unlimited Scans & Reports

Pro users get unlimited scans and PDF downloads every month — scan as many sites as you need.

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