Redirect Chain Checker

Enter a URL to trace every redirect hop — see the full chain of 301, 302, and other status codes to the final destination.

What Is a Redirect Chain?

A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which may redirect again, and so on. Each step in the chain adds a round-trip network request, slowing down page load. Search engines and browsers follow these chains, but too many hops can hurt SEO and user experience.

Common Redirect Status Codes

  • 301 Moved Permanently — The resource has moved to a new URL permanently. Search engines transfer link equity to the new URL.
  • 302 Found — Temporary redirect. Search engines typically don't transfer link equity here.
  • 303 See Other — Used after POST requests to redirect to a GET response.
  • 307 Temporary Redirect — Like 302 but explicitly preserves the HTTP method.
  • 308 Permanent Redirect — Like 301 but explicitly preserves the HTTP method.
  • Meta refresh / JS redirect — Client-side redirects that this tool cannot detect (they require a browser).

Why Redirect Chains Matter for SEO

Each additional redirect in a chain dilutes the PageRank passed to the final destination and adds latency for users and crawlers. Google's crawler has a crawl budget, and long redirect chains waste it. Aim for a maximum of one redirect between the original URL and the final destination.