Tools

URL Phishing Similarity Checker

Compare two URLs to spot lookalike phishing risks.

URL Phishing Similarity Checker

Compare URLs to identify lookalike patterns that can indicate phishing attempts. This is useful for triaging reports and educating users about suspicious links.

How to use the URL Phishing Similarity Checker

  1. Paste the original URL.
  2. Paste the suspect URL.
  3. Click Compare to see the similarity score.

Common use cases

  • Reviewing reported phishing links.
  • Training security awareness teams.
  • Comparing brand domain variants.
  • Auditing links in email campaigns.

Tips & notes

  • Similarity alone does not confirm phishing.
  • Check the full domain and path, not just the name.
  • Pair with DNS and certificate checks for higher confidence.

Related security tools

  • Secrets Exposure Scanner
  • HTTP Security Headers Diff
  • CORS Policy Risk Checker

FAQ

Is this definitive?
No. It is a quick similarity heuristic.
What is the score range?
0 to 1, where 1 is identical.
Does it check DNS or certificates?
No. It only compares the URL strings.