Redirect Checker
Free redirect checker showing the complete redirect chain from initial URL to final destination, including status codes at each hop.
How to Use Redirect Checker
Enter URL
Type URL to trace.
Check
Follow redirect chain.
View Chain
See each redirect step.
Who Uses Redirect Checker?
SEO professionals, web developers migrating sites, marketers tracking campaign URLs.
Why Use Our Redirect Checker?
Complete redirect chain
Status codes per hop
Final destination shown
Free unlimited checks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 redirect is permanent and transfers the vast majority of SEO ranking power (link equity) to the new page. A 302 redirect is temporary and tells search engines to keep the old URL indexed without passing significant SEO value.
Why is it bad for SEO to have long redirect chains?
Long redirect chains slow down page loading times and waste Googlebot's crawl budget. Furthermore, search engines typically stop following redirects after 4-5 hops, meaning your final destination page might never be indexed.
How does a redirect loop occur on a website?
A redirect loop happens when URL 'A' redirects to URL 'B', but URL 'B' accidentally redirects back to URL 'A'. This creates an infinite cycle that crashes the browser with an 'ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS' error.
Can this tool check redirects for both HTTP and HTTPS versions?
Yes, our redirect checker tracks exactly how the server handles protocol transitions. It is highly recommended to enforce a 301 redirect from the HTTP version of your site to the secure HTTPS version.
Does this tool work for affiliate links and shortened URLs?
Absolutely. You can paste a Bitly link, an Amazon affiliate link, or any tracking URL to safely reveal the final destination page without actually clicking the link yourself.