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Free URL Redirect Checker - Analyze HTTP Redirects & Redirect Chains

Analyze redirect chains and track URL paths

Introduction

Test and analyze website redirects with our comprehensive redirect checker tool. Whether you need to perform an http redirect check, verify 301 redirect implementations, or analyze complex redirect chains, our tool provides detailed insights into your website's redirect behavior.

What is a Website Redirect Checker?

A website redirect checker is an essential SEO tool that analyzes how URLs redirect from one location to another. When you enter a URL, our url redirect checker traces the complete redirect path, showing you:
  • HTTP status codes (301, 302, 307, 308)
  • Response times for each redirect hop
  • Complete redirect chains from start to final destination
  • SSL certificate information for HTTPS URLs
  • Response headers with detailed server information
URL/Website Redirect Checker

Why Use Our HTTP Redirect Check Tool?

Comprehensive Analysis

Our check web redirect tool goes beyond basic redirect detection. It provides:

  • Real-time redirect tracing with actual HTTP requests
  • 301 redirect checker functionality for permanent redirects
  • 302 redirect checker capabilities for temporary redirects
  • SSL certificate validation for secure connections
  • Mobile vs desktop user agent testing

Fast & Accurate Results

  • Instant redirect analysis with response times in milliseconds
  • Multiple redirect hop detection (up to 20 redirects)
  • Complete header information for debugging purposes
  • Cross-origin redirect support for external links

SEO-Friendly Features

  • Identify redirect loops that harm SEO performance
  • Verify 301 vs 302 redirects for proper link equity transfer
  • Check HTTPS redirects for secure site migration
  • Analyze www vs non-www redirect configurations

How to Use the Redirect Checker

  1. Enter the URL you want to test in the input field
  2. Configure options:
    • Follow all redirects (recommended)
    • Show response headers (for detailed analysis)
    • Check SSL certificate (for HTTPS URLs)
    • Use mobile user agent (for mobile-specific redirects)
  3. Click "Check Redirects" to start the analysis
  4. Review the results showing the complete redirect chain
  5. Analyze response times, status codes, and headers

Common Redirect Types Detected

301 Redirect (Permanent)

302 Redirect (Temporary)

  • Temporary redirect that doesn't transfer link equity
  • Used for maintenance pages or A/B testing
  • Should be changed to 301 for permanent moves

307 & 308 Redirects

  • HTTP/1.1 specific redirect codes
  • 307: Temporary redirect (method preserved)
  • 308: Permanent redirect (method preserved)

Best Practices for Website Redirects

  • Use 301 redirects for permanent URL changes
  • Minimize redirect chains to improve page speed
  • Avoid redirect loops that can break user experience
  • Implement HTTPS redirects for improved security
  • Test redirects regularly to ensure they work correctly

For comprehensive guidelines on implementing redirects correctly, refer to the Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) HTTP redirect documentation, which provides detailed technical specifications and best practices for web developers.

Platform-Specific Redirect Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

301 redirects are permanent redirects that tell search engines the page has moved permanently. They transfer link equity (SEO value) to the new URL. 302 redirects are temporary redirects that don't transfer link equity and indicate the original URL will return. For SEO purposes, always use 301 redirects for permanent changes and 302 redirects only for temporary situations like maintenance pages.

Use our redirect checker tool by entering your URL and clicking "Check Redirects." The tool will show you the complete redirect chain, including status codes, response times, and final destinations. Look for 301 status codes for permanent redirects, ensure there are no redirect loops, and verify the final destination is correct. Check both HTTP and HTTPS versions of your URLs.

Slow redirects can be caused by multiple redirect hops, server response delays, or DNS resolution issues. To fix slow redirects: minimize redirect chains to 1-2 hops maximum, ensure your server responds quickly, use a CDN for faster global response times, and avoid redirecting through multiple domains. Our tool shows response times for each hop to help identify bottlenecks.

Yes, excessive redirects can negatively impact SEO. Search engines may lose link equity through long redirect chains, and page loading speed decreases with each additional redirect. Google recommends keeping redirect chains as short as possible. Use our checker to identify redirect chains longer than 3 hops and consolidate them into direct redirects to the final destination.

Our redirect checker includes a "Use mobile user agent" option that simulates mobile device requests. Some websites serve different redirects based on the user's device. Enable this option to test how your redirects behave for mobile users. This is particularly important for responsive websites and mobile-specific URLs (like m.example.com) that may have different redirect patterns.

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