HTTP Status Checker
Paste any link to follow its full redirect chain to the final destination. Each hop shows its status code so chains, loops and dead ends are easy to spot.
Enter a URL to begin
Results appear here — nothing is stored.
What this check covers
- Starting URL
- Redirect hops
- Final URL
- Final status
- Response time
How it works
01
Paste the link
Enter any URL, including shortened or old addresses you suspect redirect.
02
Follow each hop
The checker walks the chain hop by hop and records every status code on the way.
03
Flatten long chains
Point redirecting URLs at the final destination so visitors and crawlers take one hop.
Common questions
Is the http status checker free?
Yes. Paste any link and see the full chain with no account.
What is a 301 redirect?
A permanent redirect that passes the old URL's ranking signals to the new address.
How many redirects are too many?
Aim for a single hop. Chains of several redirects slow pages down and waste crawl budget.
What does a 404 mean?
The page was not found. Fix the link or redirect the URL to a live page.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is permanent and a 302 is temporary; search engines treat them differently when passing signals.
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