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Redirect chain checker

Enter a URL to follow it through every redirect to the final page, with the status code of each hop. It flags long chains, loops and temporary redirects that should be permanent.

Result

Press “Check redirects” to see the result here.

How do I use the redirect chain checker?

  1. Enter the URL, with or without https://.
  2. Press Check redirects.
  3. Fix any chain by pointing links and redirects straight to the final URL.

Redirect chain checker: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

A 301 is permanent and passes ranking signals to the new URL. A 302 is temporary, so search engines may keep the old URL indexed.

How many redirects are too many?

One hop is ideal. Google follows up to 10, but every extra hop slows visitors down.

What does a redirect checker show?

Every hop a URL takes — status codes, locations and final destination.

Why are redirect chains bad?

Each hop adds delay and can lose SEO value. Point old URLs directly at the final page.

Which redirect should I use for SEO?

301 or 308 for permanent moves; 302 or 307 for temporary ones.

Should www redirect to non-www?

Pick one version and redirect the other to it permanently, along with http to https.

What is a redirect loop?

When URLs redirect to each other endlessly. Browsers show "too many redirects".

How do I keep SEO when redesigning a site?

Map every old URL to its new equivalent with a 301 and test the list before launch.

Do meta refresh redirects count?

They work, but server-side 301s are faster and clearer to search engines.

Why does the result differ from my browser?

Browsers cache redirects. Test in a private window after making changes.

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