Redirect Checker
Last updated: June 20, 2026Trace the full 301/302 redirect chain.
Redirect Checker is a free online tool to trace the full 301/302 redirect chain. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
How to use Redirect Checker
This redirect checker traces a URL's full redirect path hop-by-hop, showing each status code (301, 302, 307, 308), the location it points to, the final destination and the total number of hops. It flags redirect loops and chains that mix permanent and temporary redirects. Free, no sign-up.
- 1Enter the starting URL.
- 2See every redirect hop with its status code and target.
- 3Fix long chains, loops, or 302s that should be permanent 301s.
Free to use
No watermarks and no forced sign-up. Free credits to get started.
Private by design
Runs in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Fast & simple
A clean interface, instant results, and it works on any device.
Verify redirects after a site migration
Migrations live or die on redirects. After moving to a new domain, URL structure or HTTPS, run your important old URLs through the checker to confirm each lands on the right new page with a single clean 301, instead of a broken link or a chain that drops link equity.
Find chains that waste link equity
Every extra hop in a redirect chain slows the page and bleeds a little ranking signal. The hop-by-hop view makes multi-step chains obvious so you can collapse them to a single direct redirect from the original URL to the final destination.
Catch 302s that should be 301s
A temporary 302 where you meant a permanent 301 can stop search engines passing full ranking signals to the new URL. The checker labels each hop's status code so you can spot and correct the wrong redirect type before it costs you rankings.
Redirect Checker — frequently asked questions
Why do redirect chains matter for SEO?
Each hop adds latency and can dilute the ranking signals passed along. Search engines prefer a single, direct redirect, and users get to the page faster, so collapsing chains helps both.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that tells search engines the page has moved for good and to pass ranking signals to the new URL. A 302 is temporary and may not pass those signals, so use 301 for permanent moves.
How many redirects does it follow?
Up to twelve hops. If a chain is longer than that it is flagged as too long, which is itself a sign the redirects need simplifying.
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