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Redirect Checker

Follow and inspect HTTP redirect chains. See every hop, status code, and final destination URL.

How to Use Redirect Checker

  1. 1Enter the URL you want to trace.
  2. 2Click "Check Redirects" to follow the redirect chain.
  3. 3View each hop with its HTTP status code (301, 302, etc.).
  4. 4See the final destination URL and total number of redirects.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a redirect chain?▾
A redirect chain is a series of HTTP redirects from one URL to another. For example: URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects to URL C. Each redirect is called a "hop".
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?▾
Each redirect adds latency and can dilute PageRank (link equity). Google recommends keeping redirect chains to a minimum. Ideally, redirects should point directly to the final destination.
What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?▾
301 is a permanent redirect, telling search engines the page has moved permanently. 302 is temporary, meaning the original URL may be used again. Use 301 for permanent URL changes.
How many redirects are too many?▾
Google follows up to 10 redirect hops. However, best practice is 1-2 redirects at most. Each redirect adds 50-100ms of latency and can impact SEO.
How does this tool follow redirects?▾
Our servers send an HTTP request to the URL you provide and follow each redirect hop, recording the status code and destination at each step. This shows the full chain from start to final URL.
Can I check URLs behind a login?▾
No. The tool can only check publicly accessible URLs. Pages behind authentication or firewalls cannot be reached by our servers.
What is a meta refresh redirect?▾
A meta refresh redirect uses an HTML tag instead of an HTTP status code to redirect. These are slower and not recommended for SEO. This tool focuses on HTTP-level redirects (301, 302, 307, 308).