Free Redirect Checker

What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain is when a URL redirects to another URL, which redirects again before the page finally loads — for example http://example.com → https://example.com → https://www.example.com. Each hop adds a delay and can lose some ranking value. The best setup is a single 301 redirect from every old or alternative address straight to the final page.

Redirect status codes explained

• 301 Moved Permanently — the standard redirect for permanent moves; search engines transfer rankings to the new URL.
• 308 Permanent Redirect — like 301, but keeps the request method (for example a form POST).
• 302 Found and 307 Temporary Redirect — temporary moves; search engines keep the original URL indexed.
• 303 See Other — used after form submissions; not meant for page moves.

How to check a URL's redirects

1. Enter a URLPaste the address to test, such as an old page or your bare domain.
2. Read the chainEvery hop is shown with its status code, the address it redirects to and how long it took.
3. Compare domain versionsThe http, https, www and non-www versions are traced too, so you can see if any lands somewhere different.
4. Shorten and fixPoint each redirect straight to the final URL with a 301, and fix any loop or error.

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