Redirect Checker
Follow the full redirect chain for any URL.
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is when a URL redirects to a second URL that redirects again before reaching the final page. Each extra hop slows the page and wastes crawl time. Enter a URL above and this checker follows up to 10 hops, showing every URL and its status code on the way.
How to fix a redirect chain
- Point the first URL straight at the final page with one 301 redirect.
- Update internal links to the final URL, so visitors and Google skip the redirect entirely.
- Check that nothing loops back: a chain that returns to an earlier URL never loads.
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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.