Social Share Tester & Link Preview Tool
Free social media link checker to test how your links appear on social platforms
Use our free social share checker and link preview tool to see how your links will look when shared on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. This social media link checker helps you test your Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta descriptions to ensure perfect social media presentation. Optimize your content for maximum engagement across all platforms with our comprehensive social share tester.
Link to Preview
Enter any URL to see how it will appear when shared on social media platforms
Platform Previews
Enter a URL and click Preview to see how it appears on different platforms
Platform previews will appear here
Meta Tags Analysis
Detailed analysis of Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta data will appear here
Meta tags analysis will appear here
What is a Social Share Tester?
A social share tester (also known as a link preview tool or social media link checker) is the visual representation of your webpage when shared on social media platforms. Our social share checker helps you test how your links will appear, including the title, description, image, and metadata that helps users understand what they'll find when they click your link.
Key Components
- Title: The main headline of your page
- Description: Brief summary of your content
- Image: Visual representation or thumbnail
- URL: The link destination
Platform Support
- Facebook: Uses Open Graph protocol
- Twitter: Uses Twitter Cards
- LinkedIn: Uses Open Graph tags
- WhatsApp: Uses Open Graph data
Social Share Checker Features
Multi-Platform Social Share Testing
Our social media link checker shows how your links appear on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other major social platforms simultaneously.
Real-time Social Share Analysis
Instantly analyze Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta descriptions with our link preview tool as you test different URLs.
Social Media Meta Tag Validation
Validate your social sharing meta tags and get suggestions for improving your social media presentation with our social share checker.
Image Optimization
Check if your images meet platform requirements and display correctly across different devices.
Debug Issues
Identify and troubleshoot issues with your Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and social sharing setup.
No Registration
Use our link preview tool completely free without any registration or account creation required.
How to Use Our Social Share Tester
- 1Enter URL: Paste the link you want to test in our social media link checker input field.
- 2Run Social Share Check: Click the preview button to fetch and analyze your link's social sharing metadata.
- 3Review Social Media Platforms: Check how your link appears on different social media platforms with our link preview tool.
- 4Optimize Social Sharing: Use insights from our social share checker to improve your meta tags and social media presentation.
Open Graph Best Practices
Essential Meta Tags
- • og:title - Keep under 60 characters
- • og:description - 155-160 characters optimal
- • og:image - 1200x630px recommended
- • og:url - Canonical URL of the page
- • og:type - Usually 'website' or 'article'
- • og:site_name - Your brand or site name
Platform Specific
- • Twitter: twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description
- • Facebook: Uses Open Graph tags
- • LinkedIn: Supports Open Graph protocol
- • WhatsApp: Uses og:image and og:title
- • Slack: Supports Open Graph tags
- • Discord: Uses Open Graph for embeds
Common Link Preview Issues
Image Not Displaying
Ensure your og:image is publicly accessible, properly sized (1200x630px recommended), and in a supported format (JPG, PNG, GIF).
Wrong Title or Description
Check that your og:title and og:description tags are present and contain the correct content. Platforms cache this data, so updates may take time.
Preview Not Updating
Social media platforms cache link previews. Use platform-specific debugging tools to refresh the cache after making changes.
Missing Meta Tags
Ensure all essential Open Graph tags are present in your HTML head section. Missing tags can result in poor or missing previews.
Platform Preview Examples
Facebook Link Preview
Facebook displays a large image, title, description, and domain name. The image appears above the text content.
Your Page Title
Your page description appears here...
YOURDOMAIN.COM
Twitter Card Preview
Twitter shows a compact card with image on the left and text content on the right, or a large image card.
Your page description appears here...
🔗 yourdomain.com [Image]
LinkedIn Share Preview
LinkedIn displays a professional-looking card with image, title, description, and source domain.
Your Page Title
Your professional description...
yourdomain.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I test my link previews?
Test your link previews whenever you update your meta tags, change your content, or launch new pages. It's also good practice to test before major social media campaigns.
Why do different platforms show different previews?
Each platform has its own requirements and parsing methods. Twitter uses Twitter Cards, while Facebook and LinkedIn use Open Graph tags. Some platforms may fall back to standard meta tags.
Can I customize previews for different platforms?
Yes, you can use platform-specific meta tags like twitter:title alongside og:title to customize how your content appears on different platforms.
What image size works best for link previews?
The recommended size is 1200x630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for most platforms. This ensures your image displays well on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social networks.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, our link preview tool is completely free to use. You can test unlimited URLs without any registration or hidden fees.
Why Use a Social Share Tester?
A social share tester is essential for anyone sharing content on social media. Our link preview tool helps you ensure your content looks professional and engaging across all platforms.
Benefits of Social Media Link Checking
- • Increase click-through rates with optimized previews
- • Ensure consistent branding across social platforms
- • Test social share appearance before posting
- • Debug Open Graph and Twitter Card issues
- • Improve social media engagement
Who Needs a Social Share Checker?
- • Digital marketers and social media managers
- • Content creators and bloggers
- • Web developers and designers
- • E-commerce businesses
- • Anyone sharing links on social media
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