Redirect Checker
Follow every redirect hop for a URL and see each status code (301, 302, 307…), so you can catch redirect chains and loops that leak link equity.
Enter a URL to trace its full redirect chain and spot 301/302 hops, chains and loops.
The redirect checker traces the full redirect chain for any URL and shows every hop with its status code. Enter a URL and see whether it returns 301, 302, 307 or a redirect loop, so you can catch the chains that waste crawl budget and leak link equity.
How to use the Redirect Checker
- 1Enter the URL you want to trace.
- 2Click Check redirects to follow every hop.
- 3Review each step, its status code and where it points next.
- 4Fix long chains or loops by pointing the first URL straight to the final destination.
Why redirect chains hurt SEO
Every extra redirect hop adds latency, consumes crawl budget and can dilute the ranking signals passed from the original URL. A single 301 is fine, but chains of three, four or more redirects slow users down and weaken SEO. This tool shows the whole chain so you can collapse it into one clean redirect.
301 versus 302 and why it matters
A 301 is a permanent redirect and passes ranking signals to the destination, which is what you want for moved or merged pages. A 302 is temporary and is treated differently by search engines. Using a 302 where you meant a 301 can stop the destination from inheriting the original page's authority. The checker labels each hop so you can confirm the right type is used.
Catching redirect loops before they break pages
A redirect loop, where URLs point back and forth, leaves users and crawlers stuck and the page unreachable. These are easy to create accidentally with conflicting rules. Running a URL through the checker quickly reveals a loop so you can fix the rule before it costs you traffic and indexing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the redirect checker free?
Yes, it is free and needs no signup. Enter a URL and see the full redirect chain.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is when a URL redirects to another URL that redirects again, and so on. Each hop adds delay and can weaken SEO. Aim for a single redirect to the final destination.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is permanent and passes ranking signals to the destination. A 302 is temporary and is treated differently. Use 301 for permanent moves.
Why is my redirect not passing SEO value?
Common causes are using a 302 instead of a 301, or a long chain that dilutes signals. The checker shows the status code of every hop so you can pinpoint the issue.
Can it detect redirect loops?
Yes. If a URL redirects back on itself, the checker flags the loop so you can fix the conflicting rules.
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