What is Redirect Checker?
The Redirect Checker is a tool that traces the full redirect chain of any URL, showing you every hop from the original address to its final destination. It identifies the HTTP status codes returned at each step — such as 301, 302, or 307 — so you can verify that your redirects are set up correctly and efficiently.
Improper redirects can silently drain your site's link equity, slow down page load times, and confuse search engine crawlers. This tool makes it easy to spot redirect loops, unnecessary chain redirects, and incorrect redirect types that could be harming your SEO performance.
How to Use the Redirect Checker
- Enter the URL: Paste the URL you want to trace into the input field, including the full protocol (http:// or https://).
- Run the check: Click the check button to begin tracing the redirect path.
- Review the redirect chain: Examine each step in the chain, noting the URL and HTTP status code at every hop.
- Identify issues: Look for redirect chains longer than two hops, 302 redirects where 301s should be used, or any redirect loops.
- Fix and verify: Correct the redirect configuration on your server or CMS and re-run the tool to confirm the chain is clean.