↪️Redirect Checker

Check URL redirect chains and find redirect loops.

Enter a URL to trace its redirect chain.

About Redirect Checker

Redirect Checker traces the full redirect chain for any URL — showing each hop from the original URL to the final destination, along with HTTP status codes (301, 302, 307, 308) at each step. Use it to identify redirect chains that slow page speed, catch redirect loops, and verify that canonicals and moved pages resolve correctly.

How to Use Redirect Checker

1
Enter the URL to check
Paste the URL you want to trace redirects for into the input field.
2
Run the redirect check
Click 'Check Redirects' to follow the redirect chain and retrieve the HTTP status code at each step.
3
Analyze the chain
Review each redirect hop, its status code, and the final destination URL. Fix any chains longer than one hop or identify and resolve any loops.

Common Use Cases

Verifying 301 redirects are set up correctly after a website migration
Diagnosing slow page loads caused by unnecessary redirect chains
Confirming that changed permalink structures resolve to the correct final URLs
Detecting and fixing redirect loops before they cause crawl errors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a redirect chain and why is it a problem?

A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL that itself redirects — creating multiple hops before reaching the final destination. Each hop adds latency and can dilute link equity passed through the redirect.

What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A 301 is a permanent redirect — it signals to search engines that the content has moved permanently and passes most link equity to the destination. A 302 is a temporary redirect that does not pass full link equity and tells search engines to keep indexing the original URL.

How do I detect a redirect loop?

A redirect loop occurs when two or more URLs redirect to each other in a circle, resulting in an infinite loop. The redirect checker detects loops and flags them clearly, showing exactly which URLs are caught in the cycle.

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