Redirect Checker Tool — Trace URL Redirects & HTTP Headers

Detailed Redirect Path Analysis

Our Redirect Checker tool provides exhaustive insights into every step of a URL's journey:

• Redirect Chain: Visualize the complete path from the source to the final destination URL.
• HTTP Status Codes: Identify 301 (Permanent), 302 (Found), 307 (Temporary), and 308 (Permanent) redirects.
• Response Headers: View critical headers like Server, X-Powered-By, and Content-Type for each step.
• Response Time: Measure the latency incurred at each redirect step.
• Final Destination: Verify exactly where a shortened link or legacy URL eventually lands.

How to Use the Redirect Checker

1. Enter Your URL: Paste the URL you want to test in the input field above.
2. Start Trace: Click the "Trace Redirects" button to begin the analysis.
3. Review the Chain: Examine each step of the redirect chain, checking status codes and destination URLs.
4. Analyze Headers: Scroll through the technical details for each step to debug server configurations.

Use Case: Great for SEO auditing, debugging broken links, or verifying affiliate link tracking paths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 301 redirect?

A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect which passes between 90-99% of link equity (ranking power) to the redirected page. In most instances, the 301 redirect is the best method for implementing redirects on a website.

What is a 302 redirect?

A 302 redirect is a temporary redirect. It doesn't pass link equity from the old URL to the new one. Use it when you want to send users to a new page for a short period, such as when a page is under maintenance.

Can too many redirects hurt my SEO?

Yes. A long redirect chain (more than 4-5 steps) can slow down page load times and may cause search engine crawlers to stop following the chain, which can negatively impact your rankings.

How many redirect steps can this tool trace?

By default, our tool traces up to 10 redirect steps to ensure a comprehensive analysis while preventing infinite loops.