Analyze redirect chains and track URL paths
Our check web redirect tool goes beyond basic redirect detection. It provides:
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.
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.