Redirect Checker
Trace the complete path of any URL. Detect 301 vs 302 redirects, identify redirect loops, and verify chain integrity for SEO.
Why Analyze Redirect Chains?
URL redirection is a technique for making a web page available under more than one URL address. While essential for site migrations and shortlinks, imper implementation can devastate your SEO and user experience. The Redirect Checker helps you visualize the exact path a browser takes to reach the final destination.
301 vs. 302 Redirects: What's the Difference?
- 301 Moved Permanently: This tells search engines that the page has moved forever. It passes between 90-99% of link equity (ranking power) to the new page. This is the preferred method for SEO.
- 302 Found (Temporary): This tells search engines the move is only temporary. It generally does not pass link equity. Use this only for short-term maintenance or A/B testing.
The Danger of Redirect Chains
A redirect chain occurs when there is more than one redirect between the initial URL and the destination page (e.g., Page A > Page B > Page C).
- Latency: Each "hop" adds time to the request (DNS lookup, TCP handshake, TLS negotiation), slowing down page load for the user.
- Crawl Budget: Search engine bots may stop following a chain if it's too long (usually stops after 5 hops), leaving the final content unindexed.
- Lost Link Juice: While 301s pass authority, a long chain can dilute the value passed to the final page.
Common Redirect Issues to Fix
Redirect Loops: Page A redirects to Page B, which redirects back to Page A. This causes the browser to display an error ("Too Many Redirects").
Mixed Content Chains: Ensure all steps in your redirect chain use HTTPS. Switching from HTTPS to HTTP and back is a security risk.
Disclaimer: This tool utilizes a deterministic simulation engine to visualize redirect logic. Due to browser CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) restrictions, client-side JavaScript cannot make actual HTTP requests to arbitrary external servers to inspect their headers. The results shown here simulate realistic redirect behavior (e.g., HTTP to HTTPS, non-www to www, link shortener expansion) based on the input URL structure for educational and testing purposes.
Redirect Checker Pro
Trace the complete path of any URL. Detect 301 vs 302 redirects, identify redirect loops, and verify chain integrity for SEO.
Why Analyze Redirect Chains?
URL redirection is a technique for making a web page available under more than one URL address. While essential for site migrations and shortlinks, improper implementation can devastate your SEO and user experience. The Redirect Checker Pro helps you visualize the exact path a browser takes to reach the final destination.
301 vs. 302 Redirects: What's the Difference?
- 301 Moved Permanently: This tells search engines that the page has moved forever. It passes between 90-99% of link equity (ranking power) to the new page. This is the preferred method for SEO.
- 302 Found (Temporary): This tells search engines the move is only temporary. It generally does not pass link equity. Use this only for short-term maintenance or A/B testing.
The Danger of Redirect Chains
A redirect chain occurs when there is more than one redirect between the initial URL and the destination page (e.g., Page A > Page B > Page C).
- Latency: Each "hop" adds time to the request (DNS lookup, TCP handshake, TLS negotiation), slowing down page load for the user.
- Crawl Budget: Search engine bots may stop following a chain if it's too long (usually stops after 5 hops), leaving the final content unindexed.
- Lost Link Juice: While 301s pass authority, a long chain can dilute the value passed to the final page.
Common Redirect Issues to Fix
Redirect Loops: Page A redirects to Page B, which redirects back to Page A. This causes the browser to display an error ("Too Many Redirects").
Mixed Content Chains: Ensure all steps in your redirect chain use HTTPS. Switching from HTTPS to HTTP and back is a security risk.
Disclaimer: This tool utilizes a deterministic simulation engine to visualize redirect logic. Due to browser CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) restrictions, client-side JavaScript cannot make actual HTTP requests to arbitrary external servers to inspect their headers. The results shown here simulate realistic redirect behavior (e.g., HTTP to HTTPS, non-www to www, link shortener expansion) based on the input URL structure for educational and testing purposes.