Redirect Checker

Check URL redirects and status codes

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HTTP Status Codes

2xx

Success

301

Permanent Redirect

302

Temporary Redirect

4xx/5xx

Error

Note: Due to browser security (CORS), this tool can only check URLs that allow cross-origin requests. For comprehensive redirect analysis, use server-side tools or browser developer tools.

Analyze URL redirect chains and HTTP status codes. See where a URL redirects, how many hops it takes, and what status codes are returned. Essential for SEO auditing and troubleshooting redirect issues.

Key features

Follow redirect chains
Display all HTTP status codes
Show final destination URL
Count redirect hops
Response time measurement

How to Use

Enter the URL you want to check.
Click "Check Redirects" to analyze.
View the redirect chain and status codes.
See the final destination URL.

Note: Due to browser security restrictions, some redirects may not be traceable. Use a server-side tool for complete analysis.

Example

Example Result

Redirect Chain:
1. http://example.com/old (301)
   |
2. https://example.com/old (301)
   |
3. https://example.com/new (200)

Total hops: 2
Final URL: https://example.com/new

FAQ

What is a 301 redirect?

A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes most link equity to the destination. Use for permanently moved pages.

What is a 302 redirect?

A 302 is a temporary redirect. Search engines may not pass link equity. Use for temporary moves.

Why can't I see some redirects?

Browser CORS policies may prevent following some redirects. This tool shows what's accessible from the browser.

How many redirects is too many?

Google recommends no more than 3-4 redirects in a chain to ensure efficient crawling.