Redirect Checker
Trace redirect chains with method selection and get detailed hops.
How to Check Redirects?
- Enter the URL you want to test.
- Select HTTP method (GET or HEAD).
- Set maximum redirects to follow (1-20).
- Click Check to trace the redirect chain.
- View each hop with status codes, headers, and final destination URL.
HTTP Redirect Chain Checker
Trace the complete redirect chain for any URL and inspect each hop. Redirects are essential for SEO (301 permanent redirects pass link equity) and user experience (broken redirect chains waste crawl budget and cause errors). This tool follows every redirect step-by-step, showing status codes, headers, and the final destination URL.
Common Redirect Issues to Diagnose
- Redirect Chains — Multiple hops (A→B→C) slow down users and dilute SEO signals; collapse them to single redirects
- Redirect Loops — Circular redirects (A→B→A) cause browser errors and prevent pages from loading
- HTTP to HTTPS — Verify your site correctly redirects all HTTP traffic to HTTPS with a 301
- www vs non-www — Confirm one canonically redirects to the other to avoid duplicate content
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?
A 301 is a permanent redirect — search engines transfer link equity to the destination and update their index. A 302 is temporary — search engines keep the original URL indexed. Use 301 for permanent moves, 302 for temporary ones.
Why does a redirect chain hurt SEO?
Each redirect hop adds latency and can dilute PageRank passed through the chain. Search engines follow up to a limited number of hops. Chains of 3+ redirects waste crawl budget and slow indexing. Flatten chains to a single redirect where possible.
How many redirects is too many?
More than 2-3 hops in a chain is problematic. Search engines may stop following after 5 hops. Browsers typically cap at 20 redirects before showing an error. Keep chains to a single hop whenever possible.
What does a redirect loop look like?
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B which redirects back to A (or further down a chain that circles back). This tool detects loops and stops following at the point of repetition, showing you where the cycle begins.
