↗️ Redirect Checker

Trace redirect chains, detect loops, and verify final URL destinations. Supports single URL and bulk checking.

Enter the URL you want to trace redirects for.
Enter up to 25 URLs, one per line.

About the Redirect Checker

This tool traces the complete redirect path from your input URL to its final destination. It follows up to 10 redirect hops, manually tracking each 301/302/303/307/308 response and the Location header. Perfect for debugging redirect chains, verifying 301 implementations, and auditing site migrations.

Key Features

  • Hop-by-hop chain visualization — See every redirect with status codes and target URLs
  • Loop detection — Automatically flags when URLs reappear in a chain
  • Hop count warnings — Alerts for long chains that waste crawl budget
  • Bulk mode — Check up to 25 URLs at once with CSV export
  • Final destination verification — Confirm where users and crawlers ultimately land

Why Redirect Chains Matter for SEO

Each redirect hop adds latency for users and consumes Google's crawl budget. Google recommends keeping redirect chains to a minimum — ideally zero. If you must redirect, link directly to the final destination URL whenever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain occurs when one URL redirects to another, which redirects to another, and so on. Long chains slow down users and waste crawl budget. Ideally keep chains to 0-2 hops.
What redirect types are supported?
This tool detects 301 (Moved Permanently), 302 (Found), 303 (See Other), 307 (Temporary Redirect), and 308 (Permanent Redirect) status codes.
Can I check multiple URLs at once?
Yes! Switch to the Bulk Check tab and enter one URL per line. You can check up to 25 URLs at once.
What does the CSV export include?
The CSV export contains the original URL, final URL, hop count, status codes, and any errors encountered.