Redirect Checker – Check URL Redirects Free
Check if a URL redirects and trace the full redirect chain to its final destination.
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How to Use
- Enter the URL to check.
- Click Check Redirect.
- See the full redirect chain with status codes.
- Identify any broken or redirect loop issues.
Common Use Cases
- Verifying a 301 redirect is working after a site migration
- Checking if old URLs redirect to new pages
- Identifying redirect chains that slow down page loading
- Detecting redirect loops that prevent pages from loading
Helpful Information
Types of redirects
301 Permanent: The page has moved permanently. Passes full link equity. 302 Temporary: The page is temporarily at a different location. Passes less equity. 307 Temporary: Temporary redirect that preserves the request method. 308 Permanent: Permanent redirect that preserves the request method.
Why redirect chains matter
Each redirect in a chain adds a round-trip of network latency. A chain of 3+ redirects slows down your page and wastes Google's crawl budget, potentially causing some pages not to be indexed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
301 is permanent — it passes full link equity. 302 is temporary — it passes less equity and tells crawlers the original URL may return.
How many redirects in a chain is too many?
More than 3-4 redirects is considered excessive. Each hop adds latency and wastes crawl budget.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
301 is permanent — it passes full link equity. 302 is temporary — it passes less equity and tells crawlers the original URL may return.
How many redirects in a chain is too many?
More than 3-4 redirects is considered excessive. Each hop adds latency and wastes crawl budget.