Redirect Checker
Enter any URL and see exactly where it leads: every redirect hop, the HTTP status code at each step (301 permanent, 302 temporary, and friends), and the final destination page. Useful for debugging redirect chains, auditing SEO (long chains dilute link equity), and checking where a shortened link really goes before you click it.
How to use it
- Paste the URL to check.
- The tool follows each redirect server-side and lists every hop with its status code.
- Review the chain — for SEO, aim for at most one 301 hop to the final URL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 is permanent — search engines transfer the old URL's ranking signals to the new one. A 302 is temporary — engines keep indexing the original URL. Use 301 for moved pages.
Do redirect chains hurt SEO?
Long chains do. Each hop adds latency and can leak link equity, and Google may stop following after several hops — best practice is to redirect directly to the final URL.
Why does a URL show a 200 with no redirects but the browser still moves?
Some pages redirect with JavaScript or a meta-refresh tag instead of HTTP status codes. Those client-side redirects do not appear in an HTTP redirect chain.
Can I check where a shortened link goes without visiting it?
Yes — that is one of the main uses. Paste the short link and the chain reveals the final destination without your browser ever loading it.
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