Redirect Checker
Paste any link to walk its full redirect chain hop by hop to the final destination. Long chains, loops and dead ends slow pages down and waste crawl budget — this check makes each hop visible.
Enter a URL to begin
Results appear here — nothing is stored.
What this check covers
- Starting URL
- Redirect hops
- Redirect chain
- Final URL
- Final status
- Response time
How it works
01
Paste the link
Enter any URL, including shortened links or old addresses you suspect redirect.
02
Follow each hop
The checker walks the chain 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
What is a redirect chain?
A series of redirects where each address points to another instead of the final page; each extra hop costs speed.
Is the redirect checker free?
Yes. Trace any public link with no account and nothing to install.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is permanent and passes ranking signals onward; a 302 is temporary and keeps signals at the original URL.
How many redirects are too many?
Aim for a single hop. Chains of several redirects slow pages and waste crawl budget.
What is a redirect loop?
Two or more addresses redirecting to each other so the page never loads; browsers show an error instead.
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