Redirect Checker
Follow the full redirect chain for any URL.
FAQs
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain happens when a URL redirects to another URL, which in turn redirects again. Chains waste crawl budget and slow page load - ideally each URL should redirect directly to its final destination.
What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
301 is a permanent redirect (PageRank passes). 302 is temporary (PageRank may not pass). Always use 301 for SEO purposes unless the redirect is genuinely temporary.
How many redirects are too many?
More than 1 redirect in a chain is already a warning sign. Google recommends keeping redirect chains to fewer than 5 hops, but ideally 1 direct redirect is best.
Do redirects lose link equity?
301 redirects pass nearly all link equity (PageRank). However, each hop in a chain loses a small amount. Consolidating chains to a single redirect is best practice.