Phishing URL Detector

A Phishing URL Detector is a security tool that analyzes URLs to identify potential phishing attempts. Phishing URLs are designed to trick users into visiting fake websites that look legitimate — often mimicking banks, social media platforms, email services, or payment processors — to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.

This tool examines URLs for common phishing indicators including:

• Suspicious TLDs — Free domain zones often abused by phishers (.tk, .ml, .ga, .cf, .gq, .xyz, .top, .club, .work, .bid, .date, .win, .review, etc.)
• IP address domains — URLs that use raw IP addresses instead of domain names
• Lookalike domains — Domains that imitate well-known brands using typos, extra words, or alternate TLDs
• URL shorteners — Services that hide the final destination of a link
• Excessive subdomains — Multiple subdomains used to disguise the real domain
• @ symbol in URL — A technique that treats everything before @ as credentials
• Suspicious keywords — Words like login, verify, update, confirm, secure, and banking in the URL path
• Missing HTTPS — Non-encrypted connections on login or sensitive pages
• Non-standard ports — Unusual port numbers that might bypass security filters
• Hyphen-heavy domains — Excessive hyphens often used to imitate brand names

1. Paste a URL — Enter or paste the full URL you want to check in the input field. Include the protocol (https://) for the most accurate analysis.
2. Click Check URL — Press the button to start the analysis. The tool examines the URL entirely in your browser.
3. Review the results — The tool shows a risk score (0-100) and lists all findings categorized by severity. Green items are normal, yellow items need attention, and red items are strong phishing indicators.
4. Make an informed decision — Use the results to decide whether to visit the link. If the risk score is high, avoid the URL entirely.