Redirect Checker

Trace URL redirect chains hop by hop: see every HTTP status code, redirect target and redirect type (301, 302, 307...) in one view.

A redirect checker traces the full HTTP redirect chain of a URL, showing every hop, status code (301, 302, 307, 308), and destination. Redirect chains hurt page speed, waste crawl budget, and can leak SEO authority. Use our redirect checker to audit your URLs: identify unnecessary hops, detect redirect loops, verify permanent vs temporary redirects, and confirm HTTPS upgrades work correctly.

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Enter a domain to trace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many redirects should a URL have?

Best practice is at most 3-4 redirects per URL. Each redirect adds latency and can dilute SEO value. Our tool shows the full chain so you can spot redirect loops, mixed 301/302 chains, and missing HTTPS upgrades.

What does a 301 redirect mean?

A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that tells browsers and search engines the page has moved permanently. It passes most of the original page's SEO authority to the new URL.

How do I check a redirect chain?

Paste the URL into our redirect checker and run the test. It follows every hop and shows each status code and destination, so you can see the complete chain from the first URL to the final page.

What is a redirect loop?

A redirect loop happens when URL A redirects to URL B, and URL B redirects back to URL A, so the chain never ends. Browsers give up after about 20 hops and show a 'too many redirects' error. Our tool stops after 10 hops and clearly shows the loop.

Do redirects hurt SEO?

Each redirect adds latency and can dilute link authority. A single 301 is fine, but chains of 3+ redirects slow down crawling and may reduce rankings. Use our checker to find and shorten unnecessary chains.