Redirect Checker
Trace the exact path a URL takes. Uncover hidden redirect chains, analyze HTTP status codes (301, 302, 404), and ensure search engines can crawl your links efficiently.
Tracing URL path...
Analyzing HTTP headers and following chains
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How to Use Redirect Checker
Paste a link and see every redirect it goes through before it lands — with the status code at each step.
Paste a URL
Enter the full address, starting with http:// or https://.
Trace It
Click Trace Redirects. Each step is checked one by one.
Read the Chain
See status codes, time and IP for every step. Export if you need.
Shows
Every redirect step
Up to
10 steps
Export
CSV
Works on
Phone & computer
Price
100% free
Sign-up
Not needed
Redirect Checker: Quick Reference
The key numbers and facts in one place.
| 200 | OK – the final page loaded |
|---|---|
| 301 | Moved permanently – best for SEO |
| 302 | Found – moved for now |
| 307 / 308 | Temporary / permanent redirect (keeps the method) |
| 404 | Not found – broken link |
| 500 | Server error |
What Can You Use It For?
Popular ways people use Redirect Checker.
SEO Checks
Make sure old pages 301 to the right new ones.
Short Links
See where a short link really goes.
HTTPS Moves
Check http goes to https in one step.
Loops
Find pages that redirect forever.
Tips for the Best Result
- One redirect is fine — chains of 3 or more slow pages down.
- Use 301 for permanent moves so search engines pass on rankings.
- Only public websites can be checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Redirect Checker.
301 means moved for good; 302 means moved for now. Use 301 for SEO.
When a link redirects more than once before reaching the final page. Shorter is better.
For safety, private and local addresses can't be checked — only public websites.
Yes, a fair hourly limit per visitor to keep the tool fast for everyone.
Yes.
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