URL redirect checker

Check for 301 & 302 redirects of a specific URL. It will check for up to 10 redirects.

Tracks: All Redirects
Status Codes: 3xx, 2xx
Speed: Real-time

URL redirect checker

Check URL Redirects
Enter a URL to trace all redirects
Key Features
  • Traces complete redirect chains
  • Shows HTTP status codes
  • Detects redirect loops
  • Fast URL checking
  • No registration required

How It Works

1
Enter URL

Paste your URL to check

2
Follow Redirects

Tool traces each redirect

3
Collect Data

Gathers status codes

4
Display Results

Full redirect chain

HTTP Status Codes

Code Type Meaning
301 Permanent Redirect Page permanently moved to new location
302 Temporary Redirect Page temporarily moved to new location
303 See Other Redirect to another resource (usually after POST)
307 Temporary Redirect Temporary redirect preserving request method
308 Permanent Redirect Permanent redirect preserving request method
200 Success Request succeeded, content delivered
404 Not Found Page does not exist
500 Server Error Server encountered an error

Perfect For

Debugging

Troubleshoot redirect issues and broken links.

SEO Analysis

Check redirect chains for SEO optimization.

Link Management

Monitor shortened URLs and affiliate links.

Learning

Understand HTTP redirects and status codes.

Why Choose Our Tool?

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Full Chain Trace

See every redirect step

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Fast Checking

Real-time results

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Status Codes

Detailed HTTP info

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Loop Detection

Detect redirect loops

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Mobile Friendly

Works everywhere

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100% Free

No registration

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Complete Guide

What are URL Redirects?

A URL redirect is a technique used to automatically send users and search engines from one URL to another. Redirects are essential for web management, allowing websites to move content, manage shortened URLs, and maintain SEO value when pages change.

Why Check Redirects?

  • SEO: Improper redirects can harm search rankings
  • Performance: Excessive redirects slow down page loading
  • User Experience: Too many hops create bad UX
  • Debugging: Identify broken redirect chains
  • Link Management: Monitor shortened URLs and affiliate links

Types of Redirects

  • 301 Permanent: Page permanently moved; search engines update rankings
  • 302 Temporary: Temporary move; old page maintains search ranking
  • 307/308: Like 302/301 but preserve request method

Best Practices

  • Use 301 for permanent moves to preserve SEO
  • Limit redirect chains to 1-2 hops maximum
  • Avoid redirect loops (A→B→A)
  • Update internal links instead of relying on redirects
  • Monitor redirect performance regularly
Pro Tip: When migrating content, use 301 redirects to preserve SEO rankings. Avoid unnecessary redirect chains—each hop adds latency and can harm user experience and search engine crawling.

FAQ

301 is permanent and passes SEO value; 302 is temporary and maintains the old page's ranking. Use 301 when moving content permanently.
Yes! Redirect chains (A→B→C) slow crawling and can dilute SEO value. Google recommends keeping redirect chains to 1-2 hops.
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to B, and B redirects back to A. This breaks the page and prevents loading.
The tool sends HTTP requests and follows all redirects, recording status codes and final destination URL.
A 404 means the page doesn't exist. This ends the redirect chain. It's usually not a redirect issue unless expected at the final URL.
Yes! This tool works perfectly for shortened URLs (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc.). It will show where they redirect to.
Best practice is 0-1 redirect. More than 2 is considered excessive and can hurt performance and SEO.
Yes! 100% free with unlimited redirect checks and no registration required.

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