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HTTPS & connection security
Checks whether the link uses a secure connection and flags unusual protocol patterns.
How it works
Link safety, step by step
VeriClick is fast and simple. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you hover over a link.
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Install the Chrome extension
Add VeriClick to Chrome in one click. Sign up for a free account to get started. VeriClick begins working immediately on every page you visit — no configuration needed.
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Hover over any link
Move your cursor over a link on any web page — a search result, an email, a booking page, anywhere. VeriClick checks it instantly and shows a badge with the trust score and a plain-English verdict.
Free: 100 hover checks per day · Premium: unlimited
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Read the score and verdict
The badge shows a score from 0–100 and one of five labels: Safe, Likely Safe, Check Carefully, Risky, or Dangerous — with a subtitle hinting at what was found. Warning signs appear in plain language, not jargon.
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Right-click for a deeper check
Want more detail? Right-click any link and choose "Enhanced Check." This runs a deeper analysis and explains exactly what warning signs were found — domain age, brand spoofing, suspicious patterns, and more.
Free: 5 enhanced checks/day · Premium: unlimited with fuller explanations
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Decide whether to open the link
With the trust score and a plain-English explanation in front of you, you can decide whether to proceed, avoid the link, or go ahead with extra care. VeriClick informs your decision — it doesn't make it for you.
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Upgrade for stronger protection
PremiumPremium unlocks unlimited checks, richer explanations, deeper risk insights, and full access to VeriClick's protection settings — including the risk threshold slider and click intervention controls.
Signal sources
What VeriClick checks
VeriClick evaluates multiple signals simultaneously — all in under a second.
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Domain structure & age
Analyses the domain for suspicious patterns — lookalike names, unusual TLDs, and newly registered domains.
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Brand spoofing detection
Detects when a link is impersonating a well-known brand using heuristics and name-matching.
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URL patterns & redirects
Identifies encoded characters, excessive redirects, and obfuscation commonly used to hide malicious destinations.
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Phishing pattern matching
Matches link structure against known phishing patterns — login pages, payment redirects, and credential harvest attempts.
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Reputation intelligence
Layers in reputation data for deeper protection on suspicious or high-risk links.
VeriClick identifies warning signs to help you make a better decision — it does not guarantee any link is 100% safe. Always check the address bar before entering personal or payment details.
Trust scores
Five clear verdicts
Every link gets a score from 0–100. The score maps to one of five labels you can act on instantly — no technical knowledge needed.
90–100
✓ Safe
No major warning signs found.
75–89
◎ Likely Safe
Mostly safe — one or two unusual features.
55–74
⚠ Check Carefully
Warning signs found. Check before proceeding.
35–54
⚠ Risky
Serious warning signs. Avoid unless certain.
0–34
✕ Dangerous
Multiple red flags. Do not open this link.
Score range guide
Out of 10090–100
✓ Safe
75–89
◎ Likely Safe
55–74
⚠ Check Carefully
35–54
⚠ Risky
0–34
✕ Dangerous
Ready to browse more safely?
Install VeriClick and start checking links in seconds.