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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.

🌐 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What redirect types does the checker detect?▼
301 (Permanent Redirect), 302 (Temporary Redirect), 307 (Temporary Redirect — method preserved), 308 (Permanent Redirect — method preserved), and meta refresh redirects.
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.