Website redirects are a vital part of managing web traffic, domain changes, site migrations, and SEO optimization. Whether you're fixing broken URLs or checking if redirects are working correctly, it's important to understand how a browser is rerouted from one URL to another.

Our Redirect Checker tool helps you trace the complete path of redirects — from the original URL to the final destination — including all intermediate hops, HTTP status codes, and redirection types.

What Is a Redirect?

A redirect is a way for a web server to tell browsers and search engines that a requested URL has moved to a new location. Redirects are commonly used when:

• A page is renamed or moved
• A domain changes
• URLs are optimized for SEO
• HTTP is upgraded to HTTPS
• A non-www version redirects to www (or vice versa)

There are different types of redirects, and choosing the right one is essential for preserving search engine rankings and ensuring smooth user experiences.

Why Use a Redirect Checker?

Misconfigured redirects can cause a host of problems:

• SEO ranking drops from temporary redirects instead of permanent ones
• Broken redirect chains or loops that confuse browsers and bots
• Delays in page loading from excessive redirects
• Missing HTTPS upgrades or www-to-non-www redirections

Our Redirect Checker helps you identify and fix these issues by showing:

• The exact number of redirect steps
• HTTP status codes for each step (301, 302, 307, etc.)
• The final URL destination
• Whether the redirect chain is SEO-friendly

Key Features of the Redirect Checker Tool

• Full Redirect Chain: Trace all hops from the original to the final URL.
• HTTP Status Code Analysis: Identify whether redirects are permanent (301) or temporary (302).
• Instant Results: Get a complete report in seconds.
• SEO Readiness Check: Verify if redirects are optimized for search engines.
• Mixed Protocol Detection: Find insecure redirects (e.g., from HTTPS to HTTP).
• Loop Detection: Get alerts if a redirect chain is stuck in a loop.

Common Redirect Types You Might Encounter

• 301 Moved Permanently: The most SEO-friendly redirect. Tells search engines to update the URL in their index.
• 302 Found / 307 Temporary Redirect: Temporary redirection; not ideal for SEO if used long term.
• Meta Refresh or JavaScript Redirects: Less preferred methods often used in legacy setups or for ads.
• Canonical Redirects: Redirects between www and non-www versions of your domain or from HTTP to HTTPS.

Using our Redirect Checker helps you ensure that the type and structure of your redirects are intentional and aligned with best practices.

Use Cases for the Redirect Checker

• After a domain migration or URL structure change
• When updating old URLs for SEO purposes
• To check if SSL (HTTPS) redirection is in place
• Verifying affiliate link redirects or tracking URLs
• Troubleshooting issues reported by users or bots
• Confirming proper redirection from landing pages

How to Use the Redirect Checker

1. Enter any URL (including http or https).
2. Click “Check Redirect.”
3. Instantly view each step in the redirect chain.
4. Analyze HTTP status codes and destination URLs.
5. Adjust server or .htaccess settings if needed.

You can check multiple URLs for free, making it ideal for quick audits or batch troubleshooting.