About the Redirect Checker
Redirect chains waste crawl budget, slow pages and leak link equity.
A single 301 is fine; three hops from http → https → www → trailing slash is not. This tool follows the chain exactly as Googlebot would and shows every status code along the way. It also reveals redirect loops, temporary (302/307) redirects that should be permanent, and the final URL Google will treat as canonical.
Using a redirect checker helps you identify and fix issues with your website's redirects, ensuring a smoother user experience and better SEO.
How to use the Redirect Checker
- Paste a full URL including http:// or https:// into the input field
- Click Check to follow each hop in the redirect chain and view HTTP status codes, location headers, and time taken
- Review the results to identify any issues with redirects, such as loops, temporary redirects, or canonical URLs
- Fix chains by pointing the first URL directly at the final destination
Tips & benchmarks
- 301 and 308 redirects are permanent (pass ranking signals);
- 302 and 307 redirects are temporary; fix these to ensure SEO best practices.
- After a site migration, run every old URL through this checker and remove any hop that goes through an intermediate page to maintain link equity.
- Regularly check your website's redirects using this tool to ensure they're working correctly and not causing crawl budget issues or slow pages.
Frequently asked questions
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain refers to the sequence of URLs visited when following a series of redirects. It's essential to identify and fix any issues in your website's redirects to maintain link equity and ensure smooth user experience.
Is a 302 bad for SEO?
Temporary redirects (302/307) can negatively impact SEO if not handled correctly. Fixing these redirects ensures you pass ranking signals and maintains link equity.
Why does the checker show a different result from my browser?
The Redirect Checker follows Googlebot behavior, which may differ from your browser's rendering. This is because Googlebot crawls and processes pages differently than browsers. The results will reflect the actual redirects as seen by Google.
How can I use this tool to improve my website's SEO?
Regularly check your website's redirects using this tool, and fix any issues promptly. This helps maintain link equity, prevents crawl budget issues, and ensures smooth user experience.
Can I upload files using this tool?
No, this Redirect Checker is a browser-based tool and does not support uploading files. All processing happens in the visitor's browser.
What about website migrations – how can I use this tool?
After a site migration, run every old URL through this checker to identify and fix any redirects that go through an intermediate page. This ensures you maintain link equity and prevents crawl budget issues.
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