Dub.co Link Checker — Reveal & Expand Dub.co Short URLs

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What Are Dub.co Short Links?

Dub.co is a modern, open-source URL shortener built for developers and marketers. It supports custom domains, real-time analytics, and API-first link management. Dub links can use the dub.co, dub.sh, or go.dub.co domains — or a custom branded domain for Dub.co Pro customers. Known for its clean interface and developer-friendly API, Dub.co has gained strong adoption among tech-forward teams and open-source communities.

How to identify a Dub.co link

Dub.co default links use dub.co or dub.sh as the domain
Developer and API users often set up custom domains (e.g. go.yourapp.com) through Dub
Dub links typically have short, random or custom slugs after the domain
You may see go.dub.co/... links from official Dub.co communications and campaigns

When to Use This Tool

Developer tool or API link shared with you?

Dub.co is popular with developer communities. If someone shared a dub.sh link in a GitHub issue, Discord, or newsletter, reveal the destination to confirm it's the resource you expect.

Open-source project links

Many open-source projects use Dub.co to track link clicks in READMEs or documentation. Use our tool to see the full URL destination behind these tracking links.

Checking Dub.co API-generated links

If your team or a partner uses Dub.co's API to create links programmatically, you can verify any generated link points to the correct endpoint before going live.

Dub.co vs clik.so — Full Feature Comparison

See how Dub.co stacks up against clik.so across every feature that matters.

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Feature	clik.so	Dub.co
Price (Monthly)	$6.99 / mo	$30 / mo
Price (Annual)	$59.88 / yr	$324 / yr
Link Volume	500 / month	1,000 / month
Custom Domains	2 included	10 Included
Tracked Clicks	20,000 / month	50,000 / mo
Analytics	Advanced + AI	Full
Password Protection
Data Retention	90 Days	1 Year
Custom Back-Half
Nested Slugs (acme/launch)
QR Codes	Unlimited	Unlimited
QR Customization	Logo & Color (All Plans)	Advanced (Logo/Color)
Link Expiration
Geo-Targeting	Pro plan ($14.99+)
Device Targeting	Pro plan ($14.99+)
UTM Builder
A/B Testing	Pro plan ($14.99+)
Team Seats	2 Users	3 Users
API Access		Yes (600/min)
AI Apps (MCP Server)	Yes — OAuth, every plan	Yes (Links + Partners)
AI Features		AI credits (1,000/mo)

Feature	clik.so	Bitly	Dub.co	TinyURL	Rebrandly	Short.io	Switchy	Bl.ink	Cutt.ly	T.LY	Replug	Sniply
Price (Monthly)	$6.99 / mo	$10 / mo	$30 / mo	$16 / mo	$14 / mo	$5 / mo	$47 / mo	$48 / mo	$12 / mo	$5 / mo	$19 / mo	$9 / mo
Price (Annual)	$59.88 / yr	$120 / yr	$324 / yr	$120 / yr	$132 / yr	$50 / yr	$468 / yr	$576 / yr (no discount)	$132 / yr	$55 / yr	$108 / yr	$90 / yr
Link Volume	500 / month	100 / month	1,000 / month	250 / month	250 / month	2,500 Total	Unlimited	10,000 Active	300 / month	500 / month	1,000 / month	250 / month
Custom Domains	2 included	0 (Need Growth)	10 Included	3 Included	2 Included	7 Included	2 Included	1 Included	1 Included	1 Included	5 Included	1 Included
Tracked Clicks	20,000 / month	Unlimited	50,000 / mo	Unlimited	10,000 / mo	100,000 / mo	10,000 / mo	7,500 / link	Unlimited	Unlimited	10,000 / mo	Unlimited (impressions metered)
Analytics	Advanced + AI	Basic	Full	Full	Basic	Basic	Full	Basic	Basic	Basic	Basic	Basic
Password Protection								Login-required links
Data Retention	90 Days	30 Days	1 Year	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	26 Months	Not disclosed	Lifetime of link	30 Days	Not disclosed	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Custom Back-Half
Nested Slugs (acme/launch)				Not confirmed		Not confirmed	Not confirmed		Not confirmed	Not confirmed	No (per API docs)	Not confirmed
QR Codes	Unlimited	5 / mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	250 / mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 Fixed Style	500 / mo	100 / mo	Not tier-limited
QR Customization	Logo & Color (All Plans)	Colors & Patterns	Advanced (Logo/Color)	Not confirmed	Logo & Color (Essentials+)	Advanced	Not confirmed	Enterprise Only (Logo)	Fixed Style Only	Color & Logo	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Link Expiration
Geo-Targeting	Pro plan ($14.99+)				Need Professional ($32+)	Country-level
Device Targeting	Pro plan ($14.99+)
UTM Builder
A/B Testing	Pro plan ($14.99+)
Team Seats	2 Users	1 User	3 Users	1 User	No teammates	1 User	1 User	1 User	1 User	1 User	1 User	1 User
API Access		Limited	Yes (600/min)	Yes (10,000/mo)
AI Apps (MCP Server)	Yes — OAuth, every plan	Yes (OAuth or API token)	Yes (Links + Partners)	None found	Yes (all plans)	Yes (API key; no edit/delete)	None found	None found	None found	None found	None found	None found
AI Features		Basic (Bitly Assist)	AI credits (1,000/mo)		Scheduling only	AI slug generation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paste the dub.co or dub.sh link into the checker above and click "Reveal URL". Our tool follows all server-side redirects and shows you the final destination URL.

Dub.co itself is a reputable platform. However, the platform can be used by anyone — so a dub.sh link from an unknown source should always be verified before clicking.

dub.sh is Dub.co's default short domain for free links. dub.co is the product's main website. Pro users can connect their own custom domain instead of using dub.sh.

Dub.co is a link management platform that also runs an affiliate and referral program, Dub Partners, from its Business plan. clik.so focuses on the links themselves: a custom domain, the full QR code customizer, link expiration and an AI analytics chat on every plan including Free, password protection from Starter, and geo-targeting, device targeting and A/B testing from Pro.