What does the Redirect Checker tool do?

The Redirect Checker tool traces the full redirect chain for any URL, showing every hop, HTTP status code, redirect type (301, 302, etc.) and the final destination URL.

Why are long redirect chains bad for SEO?

Long redirect chains slow down page loading and can waste crawl budget. Search engines and users both need to follow multiple hops, so it is best to keep redirects to one or two steps where possible.

Does the Redirect Checker follow both 301 and 302 redirects?

Yes. The tool follows common 3xx redirects such as 301, 302, 303, 307 and 308, up to a safe maximum number of hops, and reports each one in the chain.

Is the Redirect Checker free to use?

Yes. The Redirect Checker is 100 percent free with no registration or usage limits. You can test as many URLs as you like.

Can I use this tool to verify HTTP to HTTPS redirects?

Absolutely. You can enter any HTTP URL and the tool will show whether it redirects to HTTPS, how many steps it takes and what the final status code is.

Redirect Checker

Trace full redirect chains for any URL. See each hop, HTTP status code, redirect type and final destination to keep your site fast, clean and SEO-friendly.

Website URL

Paste a full URL or domain. The tool will follow common redirects and show each hop in the chain.

Redirect Hops

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Number of redirects in chain

Final Status

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Waiting for a check…

Total Time

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Approx. across all hops

Final URL

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Destination after redirects

Redirect chain

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Free Online Redirect Checker

The Redirect Checker from PowerSEOTools.online shows the exact path a URL takes from the first request to the final destination. It reveals every redirect hop, including status codes like 301 and 302, so you can fix redirect chains and make sure users and search engines reach the right page as quickly as possible.

Why Check Redirect Chains?

Redirects are useful when URLs change, but they can also create problems when misconfigured:

Slow page loads: Each hop adds another request and round-trip time.
Lost link equity: Multiple redirects can dilute or break the value passed from backlinks.
Redirect loops: Incorrect rules can send users in circles and cause errors.
HTTP vs HTTPS conflicts: Incomplete migrations can leave some URLs stuck on HTTP.

How to Use the Redirect Checker

Enter the URL you want to test in the field above.
Click Check Redirects. The tool sends lightweight HEAD-style requests and follows common 3xx redirects.
Review each hop card to see the HTTP status code, redirect type and target URL.
Use the Redirect insights box to spot potential issues like long chains or temporary redirects.
Click Download JSON if you want to save the results for documentation or debugging.

Best Practices for SEO-Friendly Redirects

Use 301 (Moved Permanently) for long-term URL changes and site migrations.
Keep redirect chains short – ideally a single hop from the old URL to the new one.
Ensure all HTTP URLs redirect to the HTTPS version of your site.
Avoid redirect loops and chains that go back and forth between URLs or protocols.
After a migration, regularly crawl important URLs to confirm redirects are still working as expected.

Combine this Redirect Checker with other tools on PowerSEOTools.online – such as the HTTP Header Checker, Meta Tag Generator and Open Graph Preview – for a complete, browser-based SEO and website management toolkit.