Redirect Checker
Trace URL redirect chains and see every hop. Check HTTP status codes, redirect types (301, 302, 307), and final destination URLs. Analyze and process URLs directly in your browser with.
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Redirect Checker traces the complete redirect chain for any URL, showing every hop with HTTP status codes, redirect types (301 Permanent, 302 Found, 307 Temporary), response headers, and the final destination. Detects redirect loops automatically, measures total trace time, and supports up to 20 hops.
Perfect for SEO audits, debugging shortened URLs, and verifying redirect configurations. Essential for web developers, SEO specialists, and digital marketers who work with URLs and web infrastructure. Analyzes results in real time with detailed reports and actionable insights for your web properties. This tool runs entirely in your browser.
Key Features of Redirect Checker
Everything you need for professional redirect checker
Full Redirect Chain
Follow every redirect hop from the initial URL to the final destination.
HTTP Status Codes
See the exact HTTP status code for each hop: 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, and more.
Redirect Types
Identify permanent (301/308), temporary (302/307), and see-other (303) redirects.
Response Headers
View Location, Server, and other response headers for each redirect hop.
Loop Detection
Automatically detect redirect loops that would cause infinite redirects.
Trace Timing
Measure total trace time to identify slow redirect chains impacting performance.
How to Use Redirect Checker
Follow these simple steps to get started
Enter URL
Paste any URL including shortened links like bit.ly URLs.
Trace Redirects
Click to follow the complete redirect chain server-side.
Review Chain
See every hop with status codes, redirect types, and response headers.
Pro Tips
- Redirect chains longer than 3 hops can hurt SEO, consolidate them into a single redirect.
- Use 301 redirects for permanent URL changes and 302 for temporary redirects.
- Check shortened URLs (bit.ly, t.co) to see where they actually lead before clicking.
- Multiple 301 redirects in a chain still pass link equity, but direct redirects are better for SEO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Redirect Checker
What is a redirect?
A redirect automatically sends a browser from one URL to another. Common types include 301 (permanent), 302 (temporary), and 307 (temporary with method preservation).
Why check redirects?
Redirect chains slow down page loads, hurt SEO rankings, and can sometimes loop infinitely. Checking redirects helps optimize URL structure and diagnose issues.
How many redirects can it trace?
The tool traces up to 20 hops in a redirect chain and automatically detects redirect loops.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect, search engines transfer link equity to the new URL. A 302 is temporary, search engines keep the original URL indexed.
Can I check shortened URLs?
Yes. Paste any shortened URL (bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl, etc.) to see the full redirect chain and final destination.
What is a redirect loop?
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A (or through a chain that cycles). The tool detects these automatically.
Is Redirect Checker free?
Yes! Redirect Checker is 100% free with no usage limits. Check as many URLs as you need without signing up.
How do redirects affect SEO?
Redirect chains add latency and can dilute link equity. Google recommends limiting chains to 3 hops or fewer. A single direct redirect is always best for SEO performance.
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