Advanced URL Redirect Checker

URL Redirect Checker

About This URL Redirect Checker Tool

This free online tool allows you to trace the complete redirect path for any given URL. It helps you understand:

  • Redirect Chains: See the sequence of redirects a URL goes through.
  • Redirect Types: Identify the type of redirect (e.g., 301, 302).
  • Status Codes: Check the HTTP status code for each step in the chain.
  • Response Time: Measure the time taken for each redirect hop.

How Does It Work?

Simply enter the URL you want to check in the input field and click "Check Redirects". The tool will then:

  1. Send a request to the URL, preventing automatic redirects.
  2. Analyze the server's response to detect redirects (3xx status codes).
  3. Follow each redirect, recording details like URL, status code, and response time.
  4. Display the complete redirect chain and a summary of the analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are URL Redirects?

URL redirects are a way to send users and search engines to a different URL than the one they originally requested. They are commonly used for:

  • Moving a website to a new domain.
  • Changing page URLs.
  • Handling deleted or outdated content.
  • Tracking clicks on affiliate links.

Why Check Redirects?

Checking redirects is important for SEO and user experience because:

  • SEO Audits: Ensure redirects are set up correctly to preserve SEO value when moving or changing URLs.
  • Broken Redirects: Identify broken redirect chains that can lead to 404 errors.
  • Performance: Long redirect chains can slow down page load times.
  • Security: Verify that redirects are leading to the intended, safe destinations.