youtu.be operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on youtube video links. youtu.be is the dedicated URL shortening service for YouTube. It is used exclusively to create short, shareable links that redirect to video content on the main youtube.com platform. It is operated by YouTube, a subsidiary of Google LLC.
youtu.be
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #45
Related Topics
video sharingredirectlink shorteneryoutubesocial media
Highly Established
youtu.be is a well-established platform operated by YouTube. Top 1,000 global website, unknown registration date, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global websiteunknown registration datehigh traffic
Security Considerations
While youtu.be is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
URL Shortener
youtu.be 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.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Real-Time Investigation
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for youtu.be and found 59 results.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://youtu.be/PGLFX3nnswY | 16 hours ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/4s94uVx7CEo | 1 day ago |
| Suspicious | https://youtu.be/tJCN7Id_MYQ | 1 day ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/I-vXYs2FHM4 | 1 day ago |
| Malicious | https://youtu.be/DrQ_s2u2UqQ | 2 days ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/hJck5w4bp2A | 3 days ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/qDOsyOnmbJw | 5 days ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/-9dTQS7zjiw | 5 days ago |
| Suspicious | https://youtu.be/7Ae5ezS7FT4 | 6 days ago |
| Clean | https://youtu.be/18GUt2TDWkE | 6 days ago |
Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=youtu.be
{
"domain": "youtu.be",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "url_shortener",
"specialization": "YouTube Video Links",
"secondary_purposes": []
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Official URL shortener for YouTube videos",
"summary": "youtu.be is the dedicated URL shortening service for YouTube. It is used exclusively to create short, shareable links that redirect to video content on the main youtube.com platform.",
"operator": "YouTube",
"parent_entity": "Google LLC",
"topics": [
"video sharing",
"redirect",
"link shortener",
"youtube",
"social media"
]
},
"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": {
"created_at": null,
"rank": 45,
"hosting_provider": "GOOGLE"
}
}