What is Link Shield?
Link Shield URL Threat Detection API
Provides real‑time scanning of URLs for phishing, malware, scams, adult content, gambling, crypto, and spam.
Delivers a risk score (0‑100) and explanatory reasons for each link, enabling automated blocking, warning, or review decisions.
Handles bulk submissions, returning per‑link scores in a single request.
Follows redirects and unwraps short links to expose hidden destinations before users click.
Exposes clear REST endpoints and concise documentation for rapid integration.
Designed for developers building user‑generated content platforms, chat apps, or any service that accepts external URLs.
✅ Designed for Humans - Powered by AI
Link Shield details
- Built for
- Businesses and teams
Link Shield pricing
Subscription- Free trial
- 5 days
Verify on the official pricing page.
View plansLink Shield's key features
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Real-time URL risk scoring
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Bulk URL batch scoring
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Redirect-aware link scanning
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Transparent risk explanations
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Multi-category threat detection
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REST API integration
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AI-assisted phishing detection
Link Shield use cases
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Integrate Link Shield’s real‑time risk score API into your email gateway to automatically detect and quarantine phishing or malware URLs before they reach end‑users.
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Use the bulk link threat detection feature to scan large batches of user‑generated URLs on your social media platform, filtering out spam, gambling, or adult content in real time.
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Embed the redirect‑unwrap scanner into your content management system to safely resolve short links and verify their safety before publishing, ensuring compliance with corporate security policies.
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Who is Link Shield for?
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Cybersecurity analysts
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Data protection officers
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Information security managers
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It administrators
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Network engineers
Link Shield FAQ
How much does Link Shield cost?
Link Shield is a paid product with no free plan. Plans include Hobby at $10/mo, Pro at $100/mo and Business at $1000/mo.
What are the best alternatives to Link Shield?
The closest alternatives to Link Shield are ScamAlert and Trusted Clicks. You can compare them side by side in the alternatives section further down this page.
Does Link Shield have an API?
Yes. Link Shield offers an API, so you can call it from your own applications instead of using the interface directly.
