Redirect Checker

A Redirect Checker is an SEO tool that traces the redirect path of a URL, showing all the hops from the original URL to the final destination. This is important because redirect chains can slow down page loading, dilute link equity, and negatively impact SEO. Our tool helps you identify and optimize your redirect setup.

Our Redirect Checker detects all common HTTP redirects including 301 (permanent), 302 (temporary/found), 303 (see other), 307 (temporary redirect), and 308 (permanent redirect). It also identifies meta refresh redirects and JavaScript redirects when possible.

A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects to another, and so on. Each hop in the chain adds latency and can lose some link equity (SEO value). Google recommends keeping redirects to a minimum - ideally, one redirect or none. Our tool helps you identify chains so you can fix them.

A 301 redirect is permanent, telling search engines the page has moved permanently and to transfer SEO value to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary, indicating the move is not permanent and SEO value should stay with the original URL. Using the wrong type can impact your SEO negatively.

Yes! Our Redirect Checker is completely free to use with no registration required. You can check unlimited URLs to analyze their redirect paths. It's an essential tool for SEO professionals, developers, and webmasters.