Redirect Checker
Enter a URL
Redirects quietly shape SEO and user experience. Long chains, loops or the wrong status code waste crawl budget and slow visitors down.
Trace the redirect path
The tool follows every hop, showing each URL and status code from the first request to the final destination, with each hop re-validated for safety.
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What Is a Redirect Checker?
A Redirect Checker is a technical analysis tool that traces the complete redirect path of a URL. It shows every address visited, the HTTP status code returned at each step, and the final destination reached by the request.
Redirects are commonly used when pages move, domains change, URL structures are updated, or several versions of a page need to be consolidated. When configured correctly, they guide users and search engines to the most relevant destination. Incorrect redirects, however, can create unnecessary delays, indexing problems, redirect loops, and broken journeys.
How to Check a URL Redirect
Enter the URL you want to analyse and start the check. The tool follows each redirect hop from the original address to the final page, displaying the corresponding URL and HTTP status code at every stage.
The results make it easier to determine whether a URL redirects directly to its intended destination or passes through multiple intermediate pages. You can also identify redirect loops, unexpected destinations, temporary redirects, and pages that eventually return an error.
Understanding Redirect Status Codes
A 301 Moved Permanently or 308 Permanent Redirect indicates that a resource has permanently moved to another address. These status codes are generally appropriate for permanent URL changes, domain migrations, and consolidated pages.
A 302 Found or 307 Temporary Redirect indicates a temporary move. These redirects may be suitable for short-term campaigns, maintenance periods, tests, or situations in which the original URL will be used again.
The correct status code depends on whether the move is permanent or temporary. Reviewing the full path helps confirm that the server is communicating this intention correctly.
Why Redirect Checks Matter for SEO
Redirect chains require browsers and search engine crawlers to make multiple requests before reaching the final page. Keeping redirect paths short and direct supports more efficient crawling and creates a faster journey for users.
Redirect checks are particularly useful after domain migrations, HTTPS transitions, URL structure changes, website redesigns, page removals, and large-scale content updates. They can also confirm whether internal links still point to redirected URLs instead of linking directly to the final destination.
By regularly reviewing redirects, you can detect technical problems early, protect organic visibility, and ensure users consistently reach the correct page.
