# AA Linkguard

> A simple tool for assessing link security. Runs locally, no telemetry.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcadearmor.linkguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcadearmor.linkguard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arcadearmor.linkguard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arcade Armor LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 10
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-17
- **First published:** 2026-03-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcadearmor.linkguard)
- **Website:** [https://arcade-armor.com/](https://arcade-armor.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://arcade-armor.com/appprivacy](https://arcade-armor.com/appprivacy)

## Description

LinkGuard allows users to perform active scanning of suspicious links, and can warn users when a link they&#39;re sent may be potentially malicious.<br><br>Features:<br> - Static link scanning: Attempts to identify unusual structural indicators of a link, ie typosquatting or redirects.<br> - Dynamic link scanning of given URLs: Attempts to find tracking scripts, cookies, tags, ads, and header security features.<br> - Linkshield: Scans notifications for statically suspicious links, and validates with a followup dynamic scan.<br> - Custom IOCs: The app can import IOC lists, or the user can write one.

## Rankings

- #2,799,513 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.arcadearmor.linkguard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcadearmor.linkguard)