The present disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for displaying link abstract information. The method includes: downloading content corresponding to a Uniform/Universal Resource Locator (URL) from Internet according to the URL inputted by a user in a dialog window of an Instant Messaging (IM) client; analyzing the downloaded content, acquiring abstract information corresponding to the URL; displaying the abstract information in the dialog window. According to the above technical solution, the abstract information corresponding to a link inputted in a window of the IM software by the user can be displayed and conveniently shared to the SNS community, so as to extend a function of the IM software and improve user experience.