Redirect Checker

Trace the full redirect chain for any URL. See every status code and final destination — essential for debugging SEO migrations.

Checks run server-side. Up to 12 hops. Press Enter to check.

HTTP Status Code Reference

301
Moved Permanently
302
Found (Temporary)
303
See Other
307
Temporary Redirect
308
Permanent Redirect
200
OK (Final)
404
Not Found
410
Gone
500
Server Error
403
Forbidden

How to Use the Redirect Checker

  1. 1 Enter any URL (the tool adds https:// automatically)
  2. 2 Click Check Redirects or press Enter
  3. 3 See each hop with status code and response time
  4. 4 Green 200 at the end = destination loaded successfully
  5. 5 Red 4xx or 5xx = problem that needs fixing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain is a series of redirects: URL A → URL B → URL C. Each hop adds latency and dilutes link equity in SEO. Always point directly to the final URL.

301 vs 302 redirects — what is the difference?

301 is permanent — Google passes nearly all link equity through it. 302 is temporary — Google keeps the original URL as canonical and passes less equity.

How many redirects is acceptable?

Zero is best. One redirect (e.g. HTTP to HTTPS) is acceptable. Two or more in a chain should be cleaned up by pointing directly to the final destination.

Why does my redirect check fail?

Some servers block HEAD requests or have very short timeouts. Try using the full URL with https://. Cloudflare-protected sites may take longer to respond.

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