Free redirect checker
Enter any URL to trace its full redirect path: every hop, every status code, the final destination, and whether the redirects are set up correctly. Instant, free, no signup.
Redirects are invisible until they cause problems: a chain that slows users down, a temporary 302 left where a permanent 301 belongs, or a loop that breaks the page entirely. This checker follows a URL hop by hop and shows you the whole path with status codes, so you can spot and fix redirect issues that quietly leak SEO value.
How to use the redirect checker
Paste the URL and press Check. The tool follows every redirect from that URL to its final destination, recording the status code at each step, and shows the full path top to bottom.
Green is a working final page, amber is a redirect, red is an error. The checks flag long chains, temporary redirects used for permanent moves, and non-HTTPS or broken destinations.
301 vs 302 and why it matters
A 301 (or 308) is a permanent redirect: use it when a URL has moved for good, because it passes ranking signals to the new URL. A 302 (or 307) is temporary: it tells search engines to keep the old URL indexed. Using a 302 for a permanent move is one of the most common SEO mistakes.
Keep chains short. Each extra hop adds latency for users and burns crawl budget. Redirect straight to the final URL, not through two or three intermediaries.
Common redirect problems this catches
Redirect chains (A to B to C instead of A straight to C), redirect loops, temporary redirects that should be permanent, and final destinations that are not HTTPS or return an error.
These issues are easy to introduce during migrations or HTTPS rollouts and easy to miss, because the page still loads for users. The status codes tell the real story.
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Start free for 7 daysRedirect Checker: FAQ
What is a redirect checker?+
A redirect checker follows a URL through every redirect to its final destination and shows the status code at each step, so you can see the full path and catch problems like chains and loops.
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?+
A 301 is permanent and passes ranking signals to the new URL; a 302 is temporary and tells search engines to keep the original indexed. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 only for genuinely temporary ones.
Are redirect chains bad for SEO?+
Long chains slow users down and waste crawl budget, and can dilute signals. Redirect directly to the final URL whenever possible rather than through multiple hops.
What is a redirect loop?+
A redirect loop is when URLs redirect to each other endlessly (A to B to A), so the page never loads. This checker surfaces loops by showing the repeating path.
Is this redirect checker free?+
Yes, completely free with no signup. Enter a URL to trace its full redirect path instantly.
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