301 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.

Result

Enter a domain to trace.
In Action

Redirect Checker in action

A marketing URL "short link" was created years ago and nobody remembers where it goes. Paste it and the chain unfolds: bit.ly -> your old blog -> your new domain -> a 404. You find the broken step in seconds and update the link.

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.

How do I check where a URL redirects to for free?

Paste the URL and run — the tool follows every hop and lists each status code and destination in order, from the first URL to the final page. No extensions or developer tools needed.

How many redirects are too many for one URL?

One redirect is fine. Two is acceptable when unavoidable (http->https->www). Three or more starts hurting page speed and SEO — each hop adds a network round trip. Our checker flags long chains so you can shorten them.

What is the difference between a redirect chain and a redirect loop?

A chain is a sequence ending at a real page (A->B->C). A loop never ends (A->B->A->B...). Browsers give up after about 20 hops on a loop; our tool stops after 10 and clearly labels the loop.