URL Redirect Checker
Trace the complete redirect chain of any URL. Each hop with HTTP code, URL and time. Detect loops and SEO issues. No sign-up.
Built by
Miguel Ángel Colorado Marin (MACM)
Built by
Miguel Ángel Colorado Marin (MACM)
Full-Stack Developer · Guadalajara, España
I develop web apps, digital tools and full projects — from design to deployment.
How to use the redirect checker?
- 1
Enter the URL
Type the full URL with protocol (e.g. http://example.com). To see HTTP→HTTPS redirect, use the http:// version.
- 2
Click Analyze
The tool follows each redirect manually, recording HTTP code, URL and time for each hop (up to 10).
- 3
Review the chain
You'll see each hop: code 301/302/307/308, destination URL and milliseconds. The final URL is the real destination.
- 4
Detect issues
More than 3 hops hurts SEO. HTTP→HTTPS→www are 2 unnecessary hops if it can be done in 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is a redirect chain?
A sequence of hops where each URL redirects to the next. For example: http://example.com → https://example.com → https://www.example.com. Each hop adds latency and can dilute SEO link equity.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
301 is permanent — search engines transfer link equity and update the index. 302 is temporary — they don't transfer link equity. For SEO, always use 301 for permanent changes.
How many redirects are too many?
Google recommends no more than 3-5 hops. Each redirect adds load time and can dilute PageRank. The ideal is 1 hop maximum (http → https directly).
What are 307 and 308 redirects?
307 (Temporary Redirect) and 308 (Permanent Redirect) are the modern versions of 302 and 301 respectively, with the difference that they preserve the HTTP method (POST stays POST, not converted to GET).
What is a redirect loop?
A loop occurs when the chain forms a circle: A→B→C→A. Browsers show 'ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS'. This tool stops after 10 hops to avoid infinite loops.
Is it legal to trace redirects?
Yes. Following HTTP redirects is exactly what any browser, search bot (Googlebot, Bingbot) or HTTP client does. Redirects are public server responses designed to be followed. We don't access any private content — we only read HTTP response headers.
Embed this tool
Integrate the Redirect Checker in your blog or website:
<iframe src="https://miguelacm.es/embed/redirect-checker" width="100%" height="700" style="border:none;border-radius:12px;" loading="lazy"></iframe>
Source code available on GitHub.
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