What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

301 is a permanent redirect — search engines transfer SEO value to the new URL. 302 is temporary — the original URL keeps its ranking. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 for temporary maintenance.

Can I check redirects for any URL?

Yes, any publicly accessible HTTP/HTTPS URL. The tool follows the redirect chain and reports each step.

🔄 Redirect Checker

Trace redirect chains — see every hop, status code, and final destination

A redirect checker traces every HTTP hop a URL takes before reaching its final destination, revealing the full redirect chain with status codes (301, 302, 307), intermediate URLs, and the landing page. Unlike browser-based tools that hit CORS walls, it resolves redirects server-side — capturing even cross-origin chains that client-only checkers miss. Essential for verifying site migrations, debugging redirect loops, and auditing SEO link equity flow.

⏳ Following redirect chain...

What Is the Redirect Checker?

Redirect Checker traces the full redirect chain for any URL, showing each hop with its HTTP status code and destination. Essential for SEO audits, verifying canonical tags alongside redirects, debugging redirect loops, and verifying proper 301/302 implementations.

Key Features

Full Chain Tracing: Follow every redirect hop to the final URL.
Status Codes: Color-coded 301, 302, 307 display at each step.
Hop Counter: See exactly how many redirects are in the chain.
Final Destination: Clearly marked with the ultimate landing URL.

📋 When to Use

Use to audit site migrations, verify 301 redirects are working, debug redirect loops, check canonical redirect chains, and ensure HTTP→HTTPS redirects are properly configured. Check if crawlers are allowed before tracing redirects, then validate your sitemap after fixing redirect chains.

⚙️ How It Works

The tool sends requests with redirect:manual, capturing each Location header. It follows the chain step by step until reaching a non-redirect status or the maximum of 10 hops. Part of the full crawl and technical SEO toolkit.

How to Use the Redirect Checker

Enter a URL to check.
Click Trace to follow redirects.
Review each hop with status codes and destinations.
Copy results for your SEO audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my redirect not showing in the browser but this tool shows it?

Browsers cache 301 redirects permanently — once they see a 301, they skip the server and go straight to the cached destination. This tool resolves fresh from the server every time, revealing chains that browsers skip entirely.

What is a redirect chain?

A series of HTTP redirects from URL A → B → C. Long chains hurt SEO and page speed.

What's the difference between 301 and 302?

301 is permanent (SEO value transfers), 302 is temporary (original keeps ranking).

How many redirect hops is too many?

Google recommends 0-2. More than 5 is an SEO problem.

Can I check any URL?

Yes, any publicly accessible HTTP/HTTPS URL.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free — no sign-up and no API keys. A fair-use rate limit of 30 checks per minute per IP applies to protect the service.