Redirect Checker
Trace the full redirect chain of any URL.
Free online redirect checker. Enter a URL and follow every 301, 302, 307 and 308 hop to the final destination, with status codes for each step. Detects redirect loops. The check runs on our server so it works even when your browser blocks cross-origin requests.
How to use the Redirect Checker
- 01Paste the URL you want to trace.
- 02Click Trace redirects to follow every hop.
- 03Review each status code and the final destination.
Frequently asked questions
Why do redirect chains matter for SEO?
Every extra hop adds latency and can dilute link equity. Search engines prefer a single 301 to the final URL, so long chains and loops are worth fixing.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect and passes ranking signals to the new URL. A 302 (or 307) is temporary and tells crawlers the original URL should stay indexed.
How many redirects will it follow?
Up to 10 hops. If it detects the same URL twice it stops and reports a redirect loop.