band.link operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on music smart links. BandLink is a marketing platform that provides smart links and micro-landing pages for the music industry. It allows artists to aggregate links to streaming services, social media, and concert tickets into a single trackable URL. It is operated by BandLink, a subsidiary of Yandex.
band.link is an established platform operated by BandLink. Top 100,000 global website, 7 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
While band.link is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
band.link converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.
band.link hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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URLert analyzed recent scan activity for band.link and found 1 result.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious | https://band.link/Wtw4y | 10h ago |
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{
"domain": "band.link",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "url_shortener",
"specialization": "Music Smart Links"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Smart link and landing page service for musicians and record labels",
"summary": "BandLink is a marketing platform that provides smart links and micro-landing pages for the music industry. It allows artists to aggregate links to streaming services, social media, and concert tickets into a single trackable URL.",
"operator": "BandLink",
"parent_entity": "Yandex",
"topics": [
"music marketing",
"smart links",
"artist promotion"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": true,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2018-04-02T09:48:29.448000Z",
"rank": 27026,
"hosting_provider": "YANDEX YANDEX LLC"
}
}