URL Phishing Scanner
Check If a Website Is Malicious or Safe
Use HookPhish free URL Phishing Scanner to check if a website is malicious, compromised, or used in phishing attacks.
What is a URL scanner?
A URL scanner is a cybersecurity tool that checks if a website or link is safe to visit. It analyzes the URL for phishing threats, malware, SSL certificate issues, redirections, and more — helping users avoid malicious or compromised websites.
How can I check if a website is safe?
You can use HookPhish’s free URL scanner to instantly analyze any website. Just enter the suspicious URL and our scanner will perform security checks using real-time threat intelligence, WHOIS data, and visual previews.
Is HookPhish’s URL scanner free to use?
Yes, HookPhish offers a 100% free URL threat scanner. There’s no registration required. You can scan any website for phishing, SSL issues, redirects, domain reputation, and potential malware risks.
Can I use this tool to detect phishing websites?
Absolutely. Our scanner cross-checks the submitted URL against phishing databases, blacklists, and known threat feeds. It also provides a screenshot preview and registrar info to help verify site authenticity.
Will this tool tell me who owns a suspicious website?
Yes. As part of the scan, HookPhish provides WHOIS lookup results that show domain registration info, ownership date, and abuse contact details — useful for reporting or investigating suspicious websites.