Redirect Checker
Trace the full HTTP redirect chain for any domain. See every hop with status code, location header, and response time from HTTP to final destination.
Why do redirects matter?
Redirects add latency to every page load. Each hop requires a new DNS lookup, TCP connection, and HTTP round-trip. Too many redirects slow down your site and hurt SEO rankings. Google recommends keeping redirect chains under 3 hops.
HTTP to HTTPS redirects
Every site should redirect HTTP to HTTPS. Without this redirect, visitors who type your domain without "https://" will land on an insecure connection. The ideal setup is a single 301 redirect from http://domain to https://domain.
301 vs 302 redirects
301 (Moved Permanently) tells browsers and search engines the move is permanent - link equity transfers to the new URL. 302 (Found/Temporary) signals a temporary move - search engines keep indexing the original URL. Use 301 for permanent URL changes and 302 for A/B tests or maintenance.
Redirect loops
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A (or through a longer chain). Browsers detect this and show an error. Common causes: conflicting server rules, CDN and origin both adding redirects, or misconfigured www/non-www rules.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this redirect checker free?+
Yes, completely free and instant. Trace redirect chains for any public URL - no signup required.
How many redirects is too many?+
Google follows up to 10 redirects but recommends no more than 3. Each redirect adds 50-500ms of latency. Ideally, you should have at most 1-2 redirects (e.g., HTTP to HTTPS, then non-www to www).
Why is my site showing a redirect loop?+
Common causes include: your CDN and origin server both adding HTTPS redirects, conflicting www/non-www redirect rules, or a CMS plugin that conflicts with server-level redirects. Check your web server config, CDN settings, and CMS redirect plugins for conflicts.
Do redirects affect SEO?+
Yes. 301 redirects pass most link equity (ranking power) to the destination URL, but each hop loses a small amount. Redirect chains compound this loss. 302 redirects do not pass link equity at all. For SEO, use 301s and keep chains as short as possible.
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