Redirect Checker
Enter a URL to trace every redirect hop from start to finish, with HTTP status codes at each step.
Overview
Redirect chains occur when a URL redirects to another URL that itself redirects again. Long chains slow down page load time (each hop adds latency) and dilute PageRank since Google discounts signals passed through multiple redirects.
This tool traces up to 10 redirect hops, showing each intermediate URL and HTTP status code, so you can identify and collapse unnecessary redirect chains before they become an SEO liability.
How It Works
- Enter the URL you want to trace.
- Complete the verification check if shown.
- Click Trace Redirects.
- Review each hop in the chain — URL, HTTP status, and whether the redirect is permanent or temporary.
Use Cases
Site Migration Audit
Verify that every old URL redirects cleanly to its new destination in a single hop rather than a chain of multiple redirects.
Redirect Chain Detection
Find and collapse multi-hop redirect chains (e.g. http to https to www to non-www) that add latency and dilute link equity.
Tips
- A 301 (Moved Permanently) passes link equity to the destination. A 302 (Found / Temporary) does not reliably pass link equity — use 301 for permanent moves.
- Ideally every URL should resolve in one hop. If you see three or more hops, consider updating the source to point directly at the final destination.
FAQ
Up to 10 hops. If the chain exceeds 10 redirects the tool stops and reports the point it reached — this likely indicates a redirect loop.
A 301 is a permanent redirect — it tells browsers and search engines this URL has moved for good, and passes link equity. A 302 is temporary — crawlers will continue indexing the original URL and may not fully pass link signals.