Threat Investigation

yt.be

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #69,030

yt.be operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on youtube link shortener. yt.be is a domain owned by Google used primarily as a URL shortening service for YouTube content. It redirects users to specific videos, channels, or playlists on the main YouTube platform. It is operated by Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..

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Security Considerations

While yt.be is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

URL Shortener

yt.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.

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{
  "domain": "yt.be",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "YouTube Link Shortener"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Official URL shortener for YouTube",
    "summary": "yt.be is a domain owned by Google used primarily as a URL shortening service for YouTube content. It redirects users to specific videos, channels, or playlists on the main YouTube platform.",
    "operator": "Google LLC",
    "parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
    "topics": [
      "url shortener",
      "youtube",
      "video sharing",
      "google",
      "redirection"
    ]
  },
  "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": "2003-05-15T00:00:00Z",
    "rank": 69030,
    "hosting_provider": "GOOGLE - Google LLC"
  }
}

Hosting

GOOGLE - Google LLC

Registered

May 15, 2003

Last Updated

Jan 21, 2026

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