Redirect Checker
Trace every redirect hop from a URL to its final page.
How to Use the Redirect Checker?
Trace every redirect from a URL to its final destination, with status codes and timings.
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Enter the URL you want to trace, such as an old link or a short link.
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Click the Trace Redirects button.
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Follow the chain step by step, from the first URL to the final page.
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Check each status code: 301 and 308 are permanent, 302 and 307 are temporary.
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Fix long chains by linking or redirecting straight to the final URL.
Benefits of Using Our Redirect Checker
Complete redirect chain
See every hop, up to 15 redirects, in the order they happen.
Status and timing
Each step shows its status code and how long it took.
Find SEO leaks
Spot temporary redirects and long chains that waste link value.
Check short links safely
See where a short link really leads before you click it.
Who Can Use This Redirect Checker?
SEO specialists
Audit redirects after site migrations.
Marketers
Verify tracking and campaign links.
Developers
Debug redirect loops and HTTPS rules.
Careful browsers
Check where suspicious links go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Redirect Checker.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain happens when a URL redirects to another URL that redirects again, and so on, before reaching the final page. For example, http to https, then non-www to www, then an old path to a new one.
Are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Each extra hop slows down the page and can lose a little link value. Google follows several hops, but long chains waste crawl budget. Ideally every old URL should redirect directly to its final destination in one step.
What is the difference between 301, 302, 307 and 308?
301 and 308 are permanent redirects, which tell search engines to transfer ranking signals to the new URL. 302 and 307 are temporary. 307 and 308 also guarantee the request method stays the same, which matters for forms and APIs.
What is a redirect loop?
A loop happens when URLs redirect to each other endlessly, for example A to B and B back to A. Browsers stop with a too many redirects error. This tool stops after 15 hops and reports the problem.
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