Why do redirect chains matter for SEO?

Each redirect in a chain adds latency and dilutes the PageRank signal passed to the final destination. Google recommends going directly from the original URL to the final URL with a single redirect.

What is a redirect loop?

A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, and URL B redirects back to URL A (or through a series of URLs that circles back). Browsers display 'Too many redirects' errors.

What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

301 is a permanent redirect — it passes link equity (PageRank) to the destination and tells search engines to update their index. 302 is temporary — it does not reliably pass link equity and the original URL stays indexed.

How many redirects is too many?

More than 2 redirects in a chain is considered excessive. Each hop adds 50-200ms of latency and reduces the link equity passed through.

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Redirect Checker

Check any URL for redirects and visualize the complete redirect chain — every hop, its HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, 308), and the final destination URL. Essential for SEO audits, diagnosing redirect loops, and verifying redirect implementations.

Updated June 2026

1Enter the URL
2Trace the redirect chain
3Review each hop and status code

🌐 API Integration Required

This tool needs a backend API to check external URLs. Options:

Use a serverless function (Next.js API route)
Integrate with RapidAPI URL checker APIs
Use PageSpeed Insights API (for speed checker)

How to use Redirect Checker

1
Enter the URL
Paste the address you want to trace.
2
Trace the redirect chain
Click 'Check' to follow every hop from the original URL to its final destination.
3
Review each hop and status code
See every redirect step, including 301, 302, and any errors along the way.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about redirect checker.

301 (Permanent Redirect), 302 (Temporary Redirect), 307 (Temporary Redirect — method preserved), 308 (Permanent Redirect — method preserved), and meta refresh redirects.

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How to use Redirect Checker

Enter the URL

Trace the redirect chain

Review each hop and status code

Frequently asked questions

−What redirect types does the checker detect?

+Why do redirect chains matter for SEO?

+What is a redirect loop?

+What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

+How many redirects is too many?

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