Redirect Checker

Redirect Checker is a free online tool that lets you trace the full redirect path of any URL, no sign-up required. It follows each hop in the chain and reports the HTTP status code returned at every step, from the first request to the final destination. Web developers, SEO specialists, and site owners use it to confirm that redirects are configured correctly before search engines or visitors run into them.

What is a Redirect Checker?

A redirect checker is a diagnostic tool that sends a request to a given URL and records every redirect the server issues before the browser lands on the final page. Each hop is logged along with its status code, such as 301 for a permanent redirect, 302 for a temporary one, or 307 for a preserved-method redirect. This makes it possible to spot redirect loops, unnecessary hops, or broken chains that can waste crawl budget and slow down page load.

How to use Redirect Checker

1. Paste the URL you want to test into the input field, including the full protocol (http or https).
2. Click the check button and let the tool follow the URL through each redirect step.
3. Review the resulting chain, including status codes and the final destination URL, to confirm it behaves as expected.

Key features

• Displays every hop in the redirect chain with its HTTP status code.
• Flags redirect loops and excessive hop counts that hurt SEO.
• Shows the final destination URL after all redirects resolve.
• Works with 301, 302, 307, and other redirect types.

Related tools

Pair it with the HTTP Status Code Checker to inspect individual response codes, the Get HTTP Headers tool to review full header data, or the Htaccess Redirect Generator to build new redirect rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is Redirect Checker free to use?

Yes, Redirect Checker is completely free and does not require an account or sign-up. Simply enter a URL and get the full redirect chain instantly.

How many redirect hops can it trace?

The tool follows the chain through multiple hops until it reaches a final 200 response or detects a loop. This helps you catch chains that have grown too long, which search engines may refuse to follow past a certain point.

What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

A 301 tells browsers and search engines the move is permanent, so link equity is passed to the new URL. A 302 signals a temporary redirect, meaning the original URL should remain indexed and search engines may keep ranking it instead.

Can it detect redirect loops?

Yes, the tool identifies when a URL redirects back to a page already seen in the chain, flagging an infinite loop. Catching this early prevents visitors and crawlers from hitting dead ends on your site.