Redirect Checker
Follow and analyze each hop in the redirect chain; expand any hop to see headers.
About this Redirect Checker
Follow and analyze URL redirects and chains with status codes and headers. Our redirect checker traces the complete redirect path from a starting URL to the final destination, showing all intermediate redirects, HTTP status codes, and response headers. Perfect for debugging redirect issues, verifying redirect chains, checking SEO redirects, or understanding how URLs are redirected. Essential for web developers and SEO professionals.
Key Features
Follow complete redirect chains
Display all HTTP status codes (301, 302, 307, 308, etc.)
Show response headers for each redirect
Identify redirect loops
Check final destination URL
Analyze redirect timing
Test any publicly accessible URL
Works entirely in your browser
How to Use
Enter the URL you want to check
Click 'Check Redirect' to trace the redirect chain
View all redirects in the chain
Check HTTP status codes for each redirect
Review response headers
Identify the final destination
Check for redirect loops or issues
Use results for debugging or SEO analysis
Popular Use Cases
Debug redirect configuration issues
Verify SEO redirects (301 vs 302)
Check redirect chains for problems
Identify redirect loops
Verify canonical redirects
Check mobile redirects
Analyze redirect performance
Ensure proper redirect implementation
Tips & Best Practices
301 redirects are permanent and pass SEO value
302 redirects are temporary and don't pass SEO value
Avoid redirect chains when possible (direct redirects are better)
Check for redirect loops that can cause issues
Verify final destination is correct
Use for SEO analysis and optimization
Test redirects after making changes
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
301 redirects are permanent and tell search engines to transfer SEO value to the new URL. 302 redirects are temporary and don't transfer SEO value. Use 301 for permanent moves, 302 for temporary redirects.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which redirects again, and so on. Long chains can slow down page loads and should be avoided when possible.
Can redirects affect SEO?
Yes, redirects can affect SEO. 301 redirects properly transfer SEO value, while 302 redirects don't. Long redirect chains can also negatively impact SEO and page speed.
What is a redirect loop?
A redirect loop occurs when URLs redirect to each other in a cycle, causing browsers to stop following redirects. This is a problem that should be fixed.