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Redirect Checker

Analyze HTTP status, redirect chains, final destination, temporary redirects and unnecessary hops.

The tool fetches public HTML only. It does not execute JavaScript or show fetched source code.

How to use the redirect checker

A redirect checker shows what happens between the requested URL and the final destination. For SEO, 301, 302, 307 and 308 redirects are not interchangeable: long chains, temporary statuses used for permanent migrations or final error pages can affect crawling, consolidation and signal transfer.

Redirect checker for SEO migrations

During a migration, the best redirect checker should show every hop, not only the final URL. This helps verify whether old pages, trailing-slash variants, HTTP, HTTPS, www and non-www versions land on the intended destination.

301, 302, 307 and 308

For permanent changes, 301 or 308 are usually the most coherent choices. 302 and 307 communicate temporary movement and can be valid in some cases, but they deserve review when one page permanently replaces another.

Redirect chains and crawl budget

Each hop adds latency and complexity. A redirect chain is not always a severe issue, but on a large website it can make crawling less efficient and increase the risk of mixed technical signals.

Connect redirects with canonical and HSTS

After checking redirects, review canonical and indexability to confirm the final destination can be indexed. If the site uses HTTPS, the HSTS check helps verify the security side of the setup.

Frequently asked questions about SEO redirects

What does an SEO redirect checker test?

It checks the initial HTTP status, every hop in the redirect chain, the final URL and any errors. This confirms whether users and crawlers reach the intended destination directly.

What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A 301 normally communicates a permanent move, while a 302 indicates a temporary move. During a permanent migration, an accidental 302 can send a less consistent signal about which URL should be consolidated.

Is a redirect chain always an SEO problem?

Not always, but every hop adds latency and complexity. Where possible, internal links and redirect rules should point directly to the valid final destination.