Some file hosting services use bot protection. These checks take 30-60 seconds instead of 1-2 seconds. This is normal and expected.
Some file hosting services use advanced bot protection to prevent automated access. When we check links from these services, additional processing is required, which takes 30-60 seconds instead of the usual 1-2 seconds.
This is not a bug
Slower checks for protected sites are intentional and ensure accurate results. The alternative would be false "dead" reports.
Check times vary depending on the target site:
Most websites and file hosts can be checked quickly using standard methods.
Sites with bot protection require additional processing to verify link status accurately.
The following file hosting services currently use bot protection:
In your dashboard, links from these services show a shield badge to indicate they may take longer to check.
The good news: you don't need to do anything! Here's what happens automatically:
Check times are managed automatically. We detect protected sites and use the appropriate method without any configuration on your part.
When you import multiple links, we process them in parallel. Even if some take 60 seconds, others are being checked simultaneously.
Our system learns and optimizes, so subsequent checks are often faster than the initial one.
While we handle most optimization automatically, here are some tips: