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.
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