Redirect Checker
Debug URL redirects and analyze the complete redirect chain. Track HTTP status codes, identify redirect loops, and troubleshoot website navigation issues.
Redirect Chain
Analysis
Comprehensive Redirect Analysis
Get detailed insights into your URL redirect chains and identify potential issues.
Full Redirect Chain
Track every step in the redirect chain with detailed HTTP status codes and response times.
Status Code Analysis
Understand each HTTP status code and identify potential issues in your redirect setup.
Loop Detection
Automatically detect redirect loops and infinite redirects that could break user experience.
Performance Metrics
Monitor response times and identify slow redirects that might impact user experience.
Detailed Headers
View important HTTP headers like Location, Cache-Control, and Server information.
SEO Insights
Understand how redirects affect SEO and get recommendations for optimal redirect strategies.
How It Works
Simple three-step process to analyze any URL's redirect chain.
Enter URL
Paste any URL you want to check into the input field. We support all major protocols and domains.
Trace Redirects
Our tool follows the complete redirect chain, capturing status codes, headers, and timing information.
View Results
Get detailed analysis with visual representation of the redirect chain and actionable insights.
Common Redirect Types
Understanding different HTTP redirect status codes and their purposes.
Permanent Redirect
Indicates that the resource has permanently moved to a new location. Search engines transfer ranking signals to the new URL.
Temporary Redirect
Resource temporarily moved. Search engines keep the original URL indexed and don't transfer ranking signals.
See Other
Directs to a different resource, typically used after form submissions to prevent duplicate submissions.
Temporary Redirect
Similar to 302 but guarantees that the HTTP method won't change when redirecting.
Permanent Redirect
Like 301 but preserves the HTTP method and request body. Used for REST APIs and form submissions.
Meta Refresh
HTML-based redirect using meta tags. Less SEO-friendly and can be problematic for accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about URL redirects and our redirect checker tool.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects to another URL, and so on. Each step in this chain is called a redirect hop. Long redirect chains can slow down page load times and may impact SEO.
How many redirects are too many?
Generally, you should limit redirect chains to 3-5 hops maximum. Google follows up to 10 redirects but may stop crawling if the chain is too long. Each redirect adds latency and potential points of failure.
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
A 301 redirect indicates a permanent move and tells search engines to transfer ranking signals to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary and keeps the original URL in search results. Use 301 for permanent changes and 302 for temporary ones.
How do redirect loops happen?
Redirect loops occur when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A, creating an infinite loop. This can happen due to configuration errors, conflicting redirect rules, or issues with URL rewriting.
Do redirects affect SEO?
Yes, redirects can impact SEO. Properly implemented 301 redirects pass most ranking signals, but each redirect hop loses some "link juice." Redirect chains and loops can harm SEO performance and user experience.