Redirect Checker

Trace the redirect chain from any URL. See every hop with status codes (301, 302, 307, 308) and the final destination.

URL to trace

Use 301 (Permanent) for moved pages — Google passes nearly all link equity. Use 302 (Temporary) for short-term redirects. Avoid redirect chains of 3+ hops, which slow page load.

Redirect Checker

The Redirect Checker traces every step from a URL to its final destination, showing the HTTP status code, server, and final URL for each hop.

Redirect status codes

301 Moved Permanently: Permanent move. Search engines transfer ranking to the new URL.
302 Found: Temporary. Use for short-term redirects like A/B tests.
307 Temporary Redirect: Like 302 but preserves the HTTP method (POST → POST).
308 Permanent Redirect: Like 301 but preserves the HTTP method.

Common pitfalls

Long redirect chains (3+ hops) dilute link equity and slow page loads
Redirect loops (A → B → A) make pages inaccessible
Mixing 301 and 302 inconsistently confuses search engines