Redirect Checker
See the full redirect chain for any URL — every hop, every status code, and whether it's clean or a problem.
Why redirect chains matter
Every redirect hop adds a small delay before your visitor's browser reaches the final page — and search engines have to follow the same chain to understand where a URL actually leads. A single clean redirect is normal and harmless. Multiple hops in a row slow down page loads and can make it less clear to search engines which page should actually rank.
Frequently asked questions
How many redirects is too many?
One hop is ideal. Two is generally fine. Three or more is worth fixing by pointing the original link directly at the final destination, since each extra hop adds load time and complexity for no benefit.
What's a redirect loop?
A redirect loop happens when a chain of redirects eventually points back to a URL already visited earlier in the same chain, meaning it never reaches a real destination. Browsers detect this and show an error - it needs fixing at the server level.
Does this tool follow redirects on my behalf, or just report them?
It only reports what it finds — checking a URL here doesn't change anything on your website. It's a diagnostic tool, not a redirect manager.