Redirect Checker
Trace every hop a URL takes before it finally loads.
Demo tool - results are sample data, not a live lookup.
About the Redirect Checker
When you open a link, it often passes through one or more redirects before the real page loads - http to https, non-www to www, an old URL to its new home, or a marketing short link. Each hop returns a status code like 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary).
This tool follows the whole chain and shows every stop, so you can spot redirect loops, unexpected extra hops that slow the page down, or a 302 that should really be a 301 for SEO.
How to use it
- 1Paste the URL you want to trace - include http:// or https://.
- 2Run the check to see each hop with its status code and destination.
- 3Look for loops, chains longer than one or two hops, or temporary (302/307) redirects that should be permanent (301/308).
What it checks
- 301 / 308
- Permanent redirect. Passes SEO value to the destination - use these for moved content.
- 302 / 307
- Temporary redirect. Search engines keep the original URL indexed.
- Final URL
- The address that actually renders after all redirects resolve.
- Chain length
- How many hops it takes. Extra hops add latency on every visit.
Frequently asked questions
Why do redirect chains matter for SEO?
Each hop adds latency and can dilute link signals. Point old URLs straight at the final destination with a single 301 where you can.
What's the difference between 301 and 302?
301 is permanent and passes ranking value; 302 is temporary and tells search engines to keep the original URL.
Can this detect a redirect loop?
Yes. A loop shows up as the chain returning to a URL it already visited instead of reaching a final page.
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