Why does opening a link on Safari redirect me to a different URL?

That usually happens when a link has a redirect. Some websites do this for things like tracking, showing ads, or sending you to the right version of the page. It’s pretty common, but if something feels off, it’s always smart to be cautious.

Abjnr67 wrote:

When I open link it goes to a different link whyç

Link redirections are the entire business of bit•ly, among other organizations.

Websites can redirect arriving links with HTTP codes including 301 and 302 for resources that have moved permanently and have moved temporarily, respectively.

Some shady apps and some malware running local to the browser can perform redirects, as well.