Redirect Checker

Trace the full redirect chain of any URL. See every hop, HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, 308), and the final destination — checked live from our server.

Request method: HEAD GET (HEAD is faster; use GET if a site blocks HEAD)

Why check URL redirects?

Redirect issues silently damage SEO rankings, slow down page speed, and confuse users. Here are the most common situations where this tool helps.

SEO Audits

Identify chains longer than one hop, loop errors, and missing HTTPS redirects that waste crawl budget and lose link equity.

Site Migrations

Verify every old URL correctly redirects to its new destination with a 301 before you decommission the old server.

HTTPS Implementation

Confirm your HTTP → HTTPS redirect is a single clean hop, not a double-redirect (HTTP→HTTP/www→HTTPS) that adds latency.

www vs non-www

Check that your canonical domain preference is enforced with a single 301 and the other variant does not get indexed.

Link Building

Check whether a backlink points to a live page or passes through a redirect chain before reaching its target.

Affiliate & Short URLs

Trace bit.ly, t.co, and affiliate tracking links to see exactly where they end up before you click.

HTTP Redirect Status Codes Explained

Every redirect hop has an HTTP status code. Knowing which code is used tells you whether link equity is passed and how search engines interpret the redirect.

Code	Name	SEO Impact	When to Use
301	Moved Permanently	Passes link equity	Permanent page/domain moves
302	Found (Temporary)	No equity passed	A/B tests, temp maintenance
303	See Other	No equity passed	After form POST submission
307	Temporary Redirect	No equity passed	Same as 302, preserves method
308	Permanent Redirect	Passes link equity	Same as 301, preserves method
200	OK (Final)	Destination URL	No redirect — page loaded

How the Redirect Checker Works

Unlike browser-based tools that only show what your browser sees, ToolsBear checks redirects from our server — giving you a clean, unbiased view with no cookies, cached responses, or browser extensions interfering.

Enter a URL

Paste any URL — HTTP or HTTPS, with or without www. The tool auto-prepends https:// if no scheme is entered.

Server fetches the chain

Our server sends a HEAD (or GET) request and follows every redirect hop, collecting the status code and response headers.

Review results

See the full chain, hop count, final destination, loop/truncation warnings, and a plain-English status explanation.

Key Features

Check URL redirects and HTTP status codes with our free online redirect checker tool. Analyze redirect chains, headers, and response times.

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Check your website loading speed and get optimization recommendations.

Analyze your website's SEO and get recommendations for improvement.

Validate your XML sitemap for errors and ensure search engines can crawl your site.

How to trace URL redirects

Enter a URL and inspect the full redirect chain.

Enter a URL

Paste any URL — HTTP or HTTPS, with or without www. The tool auto-prepends https:// if no scheme is entered.

Server fetches the chain

Our server sends a HEAD (or GET) request and follows every redirect hop, collecting the status code and response headers.

Review results

See the full chain, hop count, final destination, loop/truncation warnings, and a plain-English status explanation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL redirect?

A URL redirect is an instruction that automatically sends users and search engines from one URL to another. They are used when pages move, domains change, or you want to consolidate multiple URLs into one.

What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

A 301 redirect is permanent — it tells search engines to transfer all ranking signals (link equity) to the new URL and update their index. A 302 redirect is temporary — search engines keep the original URL in their index and do not pass link equity.

Why do redirect chains hurt SEO?

Each additional hop in a redirect chain wastes crawl budget, adds latency for users, and dilutes link equity. Google recommends keeping chains to a single redirect whenever possible.

What is a redirect loop?

A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A (or any chain that circles back). Browsers abort after a few hops and show an error. Our tool detects loops and flags them immediately.

Does this tool check HTTPS redirects?

Yes. The most common redirect is HTTP → HTTPS (port 80 to 443). Our checker traces this correctly and shows you whether you have a single clean redirect or multiple unnecessary hops.

Why should I use HEAD instead of GET?

HEAD requests fetch only the response headers, not the body, making them much faster. Use GET only when a server blocks HEAD requests and returns an incorrect status code.

Can I check www to non-www redirects?

Yes — enter http://www.yourdomain.com and the tool will show whether it correctly redirects to https://yourdomain.com (or vice versa) in a single hop.

Is this redirect checker free?

Completely free. No sign-up, no rate limits, no API key required. Enter any URL and get results instantly.

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