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hosturl.info

High Risk Low Traffic Unranked

hosturl.info presents itself as a URL shortener, focusing on free link shortening. Host URL is a web-based service that allows users to convert long URLs into shortened, shareable links. The platform includes a safety scanning feature using Google Safe Browsing and a reporting system for malicious links. It claims to be operated by Host Link.

url shortenerlink managementredirection serviceweb tools
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URL Shortener

hosturl.info 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.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=hosturl.info
{
  "domain": "hosturl.info",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "Free Link Shortening"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Free URL shortening and link redirection service",
    "summary": "Host URL is a web-based service that allows users to convert long URLs into shortened, shareable links. The platform includes a safety scanning feature using Google Safe Browsing and a reporting system for malicious links.",
    "operator": "Host Link",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "url shortener",
      "link management",
      "redirection service",
      "web tools"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "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": "2025-07-10T07:00:06.867000Z",
    "rank": null,
    "hosting_provider": "WHG-IN WHG Hosting Services Ltd"
  }
}

Hosting

WHG-IN WHG Hosting Services Ltd

Registered

Jul 10, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 4, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.