URL Redirect Chain Checker
Enter a URL to trace its redirect chain and analyze HTTP status codes, redirections, and total load time throughout the journey.
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How to use URL Redirect Chain Checker
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Enter a URL
Type or paste the full URL you want to inspect, including http:// or https://.
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Check the redirects
Click 'Check Redirects' to trace the URL and follow every hop to its final destination.
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Read the redirect chain
Review each step, its HTTP status code (such as 301 or 302), and the total time across the chain.
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Act on the SEO assessment
Use the SEO Impact panel, which flags too many hops, slow chains, temporary redirects, and error codes, to fix issues.
Frequently asked questions
What does the redirect chain checker show me?
It traces a URL through every redirect hop and reports each step's HTTP status code, the final landing URL, the total number of redirects, and the cumulative load time of the chain.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Each extra hop adds latency and can dilute link equity. The tool flags chains with too many redirects, slow total times, temporary (302) redirects, and error status codes so you can shorten them to a single 301 where possible.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes most SEO value to the new URL, while a 302 is temporary and may not pass full value. The checker warns when 302s are detected in case they were meant to be permanent.
Do I need to enter the full URL with http or https?
Yes. The checker requires a complete URL including the protocol. If you omit http:// or https:// you'll be asked to provide a valid, complete URL.
Is the tool free, and does it send the URL to a server?
It is free with no registration. To follow redirects across other domains, the URL you enter is checked through our server, which fetches the redirects on your behalf and returns the trace.
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