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.

Feature	clik.so	Bitly	Dub.co	TinyURL	Rebrandly	Short.io
Price (Monthly)	$7 / mo	$10 / mo	$25 / mo	$13 / mo	$8 / mo	$5 / mo
Price (Annual)	$60 / yr	$120 / yr	$300 / yr	$156 / yr	$96 / yr	$50 / yr
Link Volume	500 / month	100 / month	1,000 / month	250 Active Links	250 / month	2,500 Total Active
Custom Domains	2 included	0 (Need Growth)	10 Included	3 Included	2 Included	7 Included
Tracked Clicks	20,000 / month	Unlimited	50,000 / mo	Unlimited	10,000 / mo	100,000 / mo
Analytics	Advanced + AI	Basic	Full	Full	Basic	Basic
Password Protection
Data Retention	90 Days	30 Days	1 Year	Unlimited	1 Month	Unlimited
Custom Back-Half
QR Codes	Unlimited	5 / mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	250 / mo	Unlimited
QR Customization	Custom Logo & Color	Basic+ (Colors)	Advanced (Logo/Color)	Advanced	Basic	Advanced
Link Expiration
Geo-Targeting					Need Pro ($32+)
Device Targeting						Yes (iOS/Android)
UTM Builder		Need Growth Plan	Included		Included	Included
A/B Testing
Team Seats	2 Users	1 User	3 User	1 User	1 User (Teammates extra)	1 User
API Access		Limited	Yes (Higher limits)
AI Features
Self-Host / On-Premise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reveal where a Dub.co link goes?

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.

Is Dub.co safe to use?

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.

What is the difference between dub.co and dub.sh?

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.

How does Dub.co compare to clik.so?

Dub.co is developer-first and open-source — great for technical teams who want to self-host. clik.so is designed to be powerful yet accessible for marketing and business teams, adding AI features, QR codes, and a polished dashboard at a competitive price.