URL redirect checker

What is a URL Redirect Checker?

A URL Redirect Checker traces the complete redirect path of a URL, showing every hop from the original address to the final destination. This tool identifies each redirect in the chain, displaying the HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, etc.) and the target URL at every step. Understanding redirect behavior is essential for SEO, troubleshooting broken links, and ensuring users reach the intended page.

Types of Redirects

• 301 Moved Permanently — Indicates the page has permanently moved to a new URL. Search engines transfer most link equity (ranking power) to the new URL, making this the preferred redirect for SEO
• 302 Found (Temporary) — Signals a temporary redirect. Search engines may keep indexing the original URL since the move is not permanent. Use this only for genuinely temporary situations
• 307 Temporary Redirect — The HTTP/1.1 equivalent of 302 that preserves the request method. Ensures POST requests are not changed to GET during the redirect
• 308 Permanent Redirect — The HTTP/1.1 equivalent of 301 that preserves the request method, useful for API endpoints that must maintain POST or PUT methods

Why Check URL Redirects?

• SEO optimization — Redirect chains (multiple hops) dilute link equity and slow down crawling. Identifying and shortening chains improves search rankings
• Fix redirect loops — Circular redirects (A → B → A) cause errors for both users and search engines. This tool helps detect and resolve loops
• Verify migrations — After a site migration or domain change, confirm all old URLs correctly redirect to their new counterparts
• Performance improvement — Each redirect adds latency. Minimizing redirect hops directly improves page load speed for users