Threat Investigation

link-unlock.com

High Risk Moderate Traffic Tranco #425,729

link-unlock.com presents itself as a URL shortener, focusing on link locking monetization. Link Unlock is a service that allows users to gate access to destination URLs behind social media actions or advertisements. It is primarily used by creators to drive engagement on platforms like YouTube and Discord by requiring users to subscribe or like content before accessing a download link. It claims to be operated by Link Unlock.

link lockercontent monetizationsocial engagementurl shortener
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Security Considerations

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URL Shortener

link-unlock.com 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.

User-Generated Content

link-unlock.com 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.

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{
  "domain": "link-unlock.com",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "Link Locking Monetization"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Link locking and monetization platform for content creators",
    "summary": "Link Unlock is a service that allows users to gate access to destination URLs behind social media actions or advertisements. It is primarily used by creators to drive engagement on platforms like YouTube and Discord by requiring users to subscribe or like content before accessing a download link.",
    "operator": "Link Unlock",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "link locker",
      "content monetization",
      "social engagement",
      "url shortener",
      "gaming mods"
    ]
  },
  "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": "2025-05-16T21:11:06Z",
    "rank": 425729,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc."
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc.

Registered

May 16, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 23, 2026

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