Trace any URL redirect chain. See every hop, status code, and final destination.
Paste any URL that might be redirecting — short links, old URLs, affiliate links.
We follow every redirect hop and record the status code at each step.
View the complete redirect path, total hops, final destination, and redirect type.
A redirect checker is a free online tool that traces what happens when you visit a URL. Instead of just showing you the final destination, it reveals every step in between — including all redirect hops, their HTTP status codes, and how long the redirect chain takes.
Whether you are debugging affiliate links, checking if old URLs properly redirect to new pages, or investigating why a link is not working — our free redirect chain checker gives you the complete picture in seconds.
For Indian website owners, understanding redirects is critical when migrating pages, changing domain names, setting up affiliate tracking, or managing campaigns. A broken redirect can mean lost visitors, failed conversions, and SEO penalties.
When you visit a URL that redirects, the server responds with an HTTP status code (like 301 or 302) and a Location header telling your browser where to go next. The browser then makes a new request to that location. This can happen multiple times, creating a redirect chain.
Example redirect chain:
Each hop in the chain adds latency — typically 100-300ms per redirect. A chain of 4-5 redirects can noticeably slow down page load times and frustrate users. Our redirect tracker shows you exactly how many hops exist in any URL chain.
Type or paste the URL you want to check into the search box above. You can enter any URL including those with http:// or https:// prefixes.
Press the 'Check Redirect' button. Our tool will immediately start tracing the redirect chain, following each hop.
Within seconds, you will see every redirect hop with its HTTP status code, the redirect location at each step, and the final destination.
If you find redirect chains, broken redirects, or redirect loops, use the information to fix your links. For affiliate links, verify they point to the correct destination.
When our redirect checker traces a URL, it shows the HTTP status code at each hop. Here is what each code means:
The resource has been permanently moved to a new URL. Search engines transfer SEO value to the new URL. Use this for permanent redirects like domain migrations.
The resource is temporarily at a different URL. Search engines keep the original URL indexed. Use for temporary promotions or A/B testing.
The response should be retrieved with a GET request to another URL. Commonly used after form submissions to prevent duplicate POST requests.
Temporary redirect that preserves the HTTP method. Unlike 302, the request method cannot change from POST to GET.
Like 301 but preserves the HTTP method. Rarely used but useful for APIs where method preservation matters.
For Indian websites competing in search rankings, redirect management is critical SEO work. Here is how redirects impact your Google rankings:
A proper 301 redirect passes 90-99% of link equity (ranking power) from the old URL to the new one. Without redirects, you lose all accumulated backlinks.
Redirect chains confuse search engine crawlers. A chain of 5 redirects may cause crawlers to give up before reaching your content.
Redirects add latency. A user waiting for a page to load through 3 redirects is more likely to bounce — and Google notices high bounce rates.
If old and new URLs both exist without redirects, Google sees duplicate content and may penalize both pages.
Use our free redirect checker tool regularly to ensure your important pages redirect correctly and that affiliate links are tracking properly.
Multiple redirects in a row (A → B → C → D). Each hop adds latency and can cause SEO issues.
Circular redirects where A points to B, B points back to A. The browser eventually times out.
A redirect pointing to a page that no longer exists or returns a 404 error.
Slow JavaScript-based redirects that are bad for SEO and user experience.
Redirects that oscillate between HTTP and HTTPS, causing security warnings.
Redirect to a different version of the URL (with/without www, with/without trailing slash).
A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which redirects to another, and so on. Each hop in the chain costs you:
Our redirect chain checker shows you exactly how many hops exist. Ideally, every URL should redirect in 1 hop maximum.
Update your server configuration or .htaccess to point the original URL directly to the final destination, eliminating intermediate hops. In Nginx, use rewrite rules. In Apache, use Redirect directives.
Check your redirect rules carefully. A loop usually means two rules contradicting each other. Temporarily disable all redirects and re-add them one by one to identify the conflict.
Use our tool to identify which hop is broken. Update the redirect to point to a live page, or if the page no longer exists, redirect to the most relevant existing page.
Set a preferred domain in Google Search Console (with or without www) and configure your server to redirect all variations to the canonical URL consistently.
Yes, our redirect checker is 100% free with no registration or login required. Check as many URLs as you need, anytime.
Our tool shows every hop in the redirect chain, the HTTP status code at each hop (301, 302, etc.), the redirect location, the final destination URL, and the total number of hops.
Our tool traces up to 10 redirect hops. If there are more, it will show the first 10 hops and indicate the chain is longer.
Yes, our tool works with any URL including affiliate links. You can verify that your affiliate links are redirecting to the correct destinations.
Ideally, you should have zero redirects for important pages. For any redirect, aim for a maximum of 1 hop. More than 3 hops is considered a problem that should be fixed.
A single 301 redirect passes 90-99% of link equity to the new URL. However, multiple redirects in a chain lose significant link equity at each hop. Always redirect directly to the final URL.
A status code of 0 usually means the request timed out. The server may be blocking our requests, or the redirect chain is too long. Try again or check the URL manually.
Our tool currently checks desktop redirects. Some websites serve different redirect chains on mobile devices. For those, browser developer tools are recommended.