Redirect Checker

Trace the full HTTP redirect chain for any URL. See every hop, status code, and redirect type from start to finish.

How to Check Redirects

Enter any URL and click Check Redirects to trace the complete HTTP redirect chain. The tool sends HEAD requests and follows each redirect, displaying every intermediate URL along with its status code (301, 302, 307, 308) and redirect type. The final destination is highlighted so you can quickly see where the URL ultimately resolves. This is essential for SEO audits — too many redirects slow down page loading and dilute link equity. Use it to verify that your site migrations, vanity URLs, and canonical redirects are working correctly.

Why Redirect Chains Matter for SEO

Search engines follow redirects to find the final URL, but each hop in the chain adds latency and can lose a small amount of link equity. A 301 redirect passes most link equity, while a 302 may not pass any. Redirect chains longer than 2–3 hops are a red flag for SEO. They also hurt Core Web Vitals by increasing Time to First Byte (TTFB). During site migrations, it is common to accidentally create chains where old-URL redirects to another old-URL before reaching the new one. This tool helps you identify and fix those issues before they impact rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 301 is a permanent redirect — it tells search engines to update their index to the new URL and passes most link equity. A 302 is a temporary redirect — search engines keep the original URL in their index and may not pass link equity.

Google recommends keeping redirect chains to a maximum of 3 hops. Ideally, every URL should resolve in a single redirect. Chains longer than 5 hops may not be fully followed by search engine crawlers.

No. This tool follows HTTP-level redirects (301, 302, 307, 308) only. JavaScript-based redirects and meta refresh tags are not detected because we use HEAD requests without rendering the page.

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