Redirect Checker

What this tool does

Follows redirects step by step and reports loops, long chains, temporary redirects and HTTPS-to-HTTP downgrades.

Who should use it

SEOs verifying migrations, HTTPS and www rules.

How it works

Each hop's Location header is resolved against the previous URL and requested (up to 10 hops, with SSRF checks on every hop). The chain is analysed for repeats and status codes.

How to use it

1. Enter the full address of the page or site, including https://.
2. Press the run button. The check makes live requests from our server and can take up to about 30 seconds.
3. Read the findings first, then open the tables for detail. Each finding has a severity and a suggested fix.
4. Copy or download the results if the tool offers it, fix the issues on your site and run the check again to confirm.

Practical example

http://example.com → https://example.com → https://www.example.com is a 2-hop chain; best practice is one hop.

Understanding the results

Warnings explain delay and crawl effects. A 301/308 is permanent; 302/307 are temporary.

Limitations

This is a live check of the URL, made from our server; results can differ from what search engines or visitors see from other locations. JavaScript and meta-refresh redirects are not followed.

Accuracy and report transparency

Findings come from a real HTTP request made by our server. The result panel shows the checked URL, the UTC time of the check and the data source, and separates measured findings from limitations. We do not show random or sample metrics.

Privacy

The URL you enter is used only to make the request and is not stored in our database. Results may be cached for about ten minutes to limit repeat requests, and the checker blocks local and private network addresses. See the Privacy Policy.