Redirect Checker - Test 301/302 Chains & Status Codes

Check URL redirects from the first request to the final page

This URL redirect checker follows the HTTP response path for a web address and shows every server-side hop in order. Use it to run a redirect test before a launch, verify a migrated URL, inspect a shortened link, or find a chain that sends visitors and crawlers through unnecessary intermediate pages.

Each result includes the requested URL, HTTP status code, destination from the Location header, final URL, and selected response headers. The checker follows up to ten hops and blocks private network addresses for safety.

How to run a redirect check

Enter a complete URL, or enter a domain and let the tool add HTTPS.
Select Check to follow the redirect chain.
Review every status code and destination, then confirm that the final response is healthy.
Use Copy to save the chain for a migration plan, bug report, or SEO audit.

Redirect status codes explained

301Moved permanentlyPermanent URL changes, canonical consolidation, and site migrations.

302Found / temporaryShort-lived routing when the original URL should remain the primary address.

303See otherSending a form or API request to a separate GET result page.

307Temporary redirectTemporary routing that must preserve the original HTTP method.

308Permanent redirectPermanent routing that must preserve the original HTTP method.

What to look for in a redirect chain

A direct path: one intentional redirect is preferable to several hops.
The correct destination: the final URL should match the page users and search engines are meant to reach.
An appropriate code: use a permanent redirect for a permanent move and a temporary code only for temporary routing.
No loops or dead ends: a chain should not repeat a URL or finish on a 4xx or 5xx response.
Consistent HTTPS and hostname rules: avoid separate HTTP-to-HTTPS and non-www-to-www hops when they can be combined.

Common redirect checker questions

Do redirects hurt SEO?

A necessary redirect is normal. Problems usually come from incorrect destinations, long chains, loops, broken final pages, or temporary redirects left in place for permanent moves.

Why does this result differ from my browser?

Browsers can reuse cached redirects, execute JavaScript, process meta refresh tags, and send different cookies or user-agent headers. This checker focuses on server-side HTTP responses from a fresh request, so client-side behavior may differ.

Does the tool detect JavaScript and meta refresh redirects?

Not currently. It follows HTTP redirects returned by the server. Use the Open Graph Preview and browser developer tools when you also need to inspect page markup or browser-executed redirects.