Redirect Checker
Check URL redirects
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check redirects for a URL?
Enter the URL. The tool follows all redirects and shows the complete chain: each hop with its status code (301, 302, 307, 308), the target URL, and response time. It identifies redirect loops, chains longer than 3 hops, and mixed HTTP/HTTPS redirects.
What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
301 (Permanent): tells search engines the page has moved permanently. Link equity is passed to the new URL. 302 (Temporary): the original URL should remain indexed. Link equity stays with the original. Use 301 for permanent moves, 302 for temporary changes.
How many redirects are too many?
Keep redirect chains to 1-2 hops maximum. Google follows up to 10 redirects but each hop wastes crawl budget and adds latency. Long chains dilute link equity. The checker flags chains with 3+ hops and suggests direct redirects to the final destination.
What is a redirect loop and how do I fix it?
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to B, and B redirects back to A (or through a chain that returns to A). Browsers show "too many redirects" error. Fix: identify the loop in the checker results and correct the redirect rules in your server configuration.
How do redirects affect SEO?
301 redirects pass 90-99% of link equity. Redirect chains lose equity at each hop. Redirect loops prevent indexing entirely. Too many redirects slow crawling. The checker evaluates SEO impact and recommends optimizations for your redirect configuration.