At Goose.re, we believe that link shortening should never come at the cost of safety. That's why we built Goose Shield — a real-time threat detection system integrated directly into every shortened link.
What is Goose Shield?
Goose Shield is our proprietary link safety layer that scans every destination URL before it is shortened. It cross-references against known threat databases, checks domain reputation, and flags suspicious patterns in real time.
How It Works
- Blocklist Check: Every URL is checked against our curated blocklist of known phishing, malware, and spam domains.
- Pattern Detection: We detect suspicious patterns such as lookalike domains, URL obfuscation techniques, and redirect chains.
- Safe Browsing Integration: We leverage Google Safe Browsing to validate URLs against the world's most comprehensive threat database.
What Happens When a Link is Flagged?
If Goose Shield detects a threat, the link creation is blocked immediately. Users receive a clear explanation of why the URL was rejected, and our team is notified for further review.
For Your Audience
Every visitor who clicks a Goose.re link benefits from Goose Shield, whether or not they know it. The interstitial screen that appears before redirect displays a safety indicator, giving users confidence before they proceed.
We're committed to making the web a safer place — one short link at a time.