# URLScans

> URLScans is a free phishing and URL security scanner. Scan URLs, domains, and IP addresses to instantly detect phishing sites, malware, and security threats. Automatically report and remove malicious websites.

Key features:
- Free instant URL, domain, and IP scanning
- Checks against Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, and threat databases
- TypoSquatting analysis (DKIM, SPF, DMARC, domain patterns)
- Follows redirects (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc.) and scans the final destination
- URL shorteners (bit.ly, t.co, goo.gl) are whitelisted—we analyze the destination, not the shortener
- Website categorization
- No signup required

## Main Pages

- [Homepage](https://urlscans.com): Free URL scanner, scan url, link scanner—instant results
- [How It Works](https://urlscans.com/how-it-works): How scanning and threat detection work
- [FAQ](https://urlscans.com/faq): Common questions about URL scanning
- [Platform](https://urlscans.com/platform): Platform capabilities
- [Threat Detection](https://urlscans.com/threat-detection): What we check (Safe Browsing, PhishTank, etc.)
- [Security Features](https://urlscans.com/security-features): Security and privacy
- [Pricing](https://urlscans.com/pricing): Plans and pricing
- [Contact](https://urlscans.com/contact): Contact and support

## Comparisons (link scanners, urlscan tool, scan this link)

- [Best URL Scanning Tools](https://urlscans.com/comparisons/best-url-scanning-tools): Roundup of link scanners and url scan tools
- [URLScans vs urlscan.io](https://urlscans.com/comparisons/urlscans-vs-urlscan): Free vs paid urlscan tool
- [URLScans vs URLert](https://urlscans.com/comparisons/urlscans-vs-urlert): Link scanner comparison
- [URLScans vs CyScan](https://urlscans.com/comparisons/urlscans-vs-cyscan): URL scan tool comparison

## API & Integration

- [API Documentation](https://urlscans.com/api): API reference for URL scanning
- Scan endpoint: GET /api/scan?url={url}
- Lookup: /lookup/{shareableId} for scan results
- [Phishing Feed](https://urlscans.com/phishing-feed): Live database of malicious/suspicious URLs (last 7 or 30 days). Machine-readable: GET /api/phishing-feed?days=7|30&limit=500 (JSON, no auth)
- [Register](https://urlscans.com/register): Get a free API key (1,000 scans/month). For programmatic access, use X-API-Key header.

## Blog & Resources

- [Blog](https://urlscans.com/blog): Phishing trends and security updates
- [Resources](https://urlscans.com/resources): Security guides and tools

## Optional

- [About](https://urlscans.com/about): About URLScans
- [Terms](https://urlscans.com/terms): Terms of service
- [Privacy](https://urlscans.com/privacy): Privacy policy