Redirect Checker
Trace the full redirect chain for any URL. See every hop, status code, and final destination.
Free. No signup required. Tip: try http:// to see HTTPS redirects.
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Why this matters
Find redirect chains
Long redirect chains waste link equity, slow page loads, and confuse AI crawlers. Every hop after the first loses ranking signals.
Detect redirect loops
A redirect loop (A → B → A) makes your page completely inaccessible to users, search engines, and AI bots. Catch them before they cause damage.
Verify HTTP→HTTPS
Check that your HTTP URLs properly redirect to HTTPS. Mixed content and missing HTTPS redirects hurt trust signals for both Google and AI.
How it works
Enter any URL — we follow every redirect without loading the page
See each hop with status code, URL, and redirect type
Get warnings for long chains, loops, and missing HTTPS redirects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is when a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects again, forming a sequence of hops. For example: http://site.com → https://site.com → https://www.site.com → final page. Each hop adds latency and can confuse search engines.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Each redirect in a chain passes slightly less link equity (PageRank). Google may stop following after 5 redirects. Long chains also slow page load, hurt user experience, and waste crawl budget. Ideally, every redirect should go directly to the final destination.
Do redirects affect AI visibility?
Yes. AI crawlers follow redirects just like search engines. Long redirect chains waste the crawler's time and may cause it to give up. If the AI crawler can't reach your content, it can't recommend your product.
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
301 is a permanent redirect — it tells search engines to transfer all ranking signals to the new URL. 302 is temporary — search engines keep indexing the original URL. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 for short-term redirects only.
How many redirects are too many?
More than 2 redirects in a chain is a warning sign. More than 3 is bad for SEO and user experience. Google recommends keeping chains to 1 redirect max. Our tool flags chains with more than 3 hops.
How do I fix redirect chains?
Update the first redirect to point directly to the final destination, skipping intermediate hops. For example, if A → B → C, change it so A → C directly. Also ensure HTTP→HTTPS and www→non-www redirects are handled at the server level.
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