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Redirect Checker & Chain Analyzer

Trace redirect chains and status codes

About Redirect Checker & Chain Analyzer

Check URL redirects and trace redirect chains. See each hop with status codes (301, 302, 307, 308), response headers, and final destination URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes nearly all link equity (PageRank) to the new URL. A 302 is temporary and historically passes less link equity. Use 301 for permanent URL changes and 302 for temporary moves.

What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain occurs when URL A redirects to B, which redirects to C (or more hops). Each hop loses a small amount of link equity and adds latency. Best practice is to redirect directly to the final URL.

How do redirects affect page speed?

Each redirect adds a full round-trip HTTP request, typically 100–500ms of latency. Redirect chains multiply this penalty. Google's Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID) are negatively impacted by unnecessary redirects.

What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

301 is permanent — it tells Google to transfer all ranking signals to the new URL. 302 is temporary — Google keeps the original URL indexed. Using 302 when you mean 301 prevents PageRank transfer and keeps the old URL in Google's index.

How many redirects is too many?

Google follows up to 5 redirects before giving up. Best practice is a maximum of one redirect between any source and destination. Each additional hop loses approximately 15% of PageRank and adds latency.

Do redirects affect page speed?

Yes. Each redirect adds one full HTTP round-trip (typically 50-200ms). For users on mobile networks, a 3-hop chain can add 300-600ms to page load time. This directly impacts Core Web Vitals LCP scores.

How to Use Redirect Checker & Chain Analyzer

  1. 1

    Enter the URL you want to trace

  2. 2

    Click 'Check Redirects' to follow the full redirect path

  3. 3

    View each hop in the redirect chain with HTTP status codes

  4. 4

    Identify 301 (permanent) vs 302 (temporary) redirects

  5. 5

    Check the final destination URL and response time

  6. 6

    Get recommendations for chain optimization

Why Use Redirect Checker & Chain Analyzer?

Redirect chains silently bleed PageRank and slow down page loading. A 3-hop redirect chain can lose 30-45% of link equity. Our Redirect Checker traces the complete redirect path for any URL, showing every hop, status code, and response time — so you can consolidate chains and preserve maximum link value.

Key Features

  • Full redirect chain visualization
  • HTTP status codes for each hop (301, 302, 307, 308)
  • Response time per redirect hop
  • Final destination URL confirmation
  • Redirect loop detection
  • Bulk URL checking support