Dr.Web URL Scanner review
A free web utility for URL checks, file scans up to 10 MB, and embeddable forms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Dr.Web URL Scanner is a free web service from Doctor Web for people who want to check a suspicious link before opening it, or submit a file for malware scanning. It suits individuals as well as website owners: the service provides forms that can be embedded to offer file and URL checks to visitors. The service checks submitted items rather than a user's computer, so it is best treated as a targeted screening utility, not a way to determine whether a device is infected.
For link and file checks, the service uses up-to-date Dr.Web virus databases. Uploaded files are limited to 10 MB, and a scan report is displayed after file scanning. That makes it practical for checking a small file or vetting a URL without installing a scanner. Website owners can embed forms for both types of checks, extending the utility to visitors. A form is also available for reporting false positives or malicious links that were missed.
The service is free and web-based, with no paid tier described. Its narrow scope is also its main limitation: it does not scan a computer, and file checking is capped at 10 MB. Choose it for occasional URL checks, small file submissions, or an embedded checking form. If you need to inspect a larger file or assess an entire computer for infection, this utility is not designed for that job.
Dr.Web URL Scanner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Checks submitted URLs for malicious content
- Scans uploaded files up to 10 MB and displays a report
- Lets website owners embed file- and URL-checking forms
- Where it doesn't
- Does not scan a computer for infection
- File scans are limited to uploads up to 10 MB
- Its focus is checking submitted links and files, not endpoint protection
Dr.Web URL Scanner fact sheet, pricing and score →
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