Redirect Chain Checker — Free Online Tool
Analyze URL redirects to find chains, loops, and performance issues that hurt SEO.
⚠️ CORS Limitation
Due to browser security (CORS policy), this tool may not work for all external websites. It works best for checking your own domain's URLs. For comprehensive redirect analysis of external sites, consider using browser extensions or server-side tools.
About Redirect Chain Checker
The Redirect Chain Checker analyzes URL redirects to identify chains, loops, and performance issues. Enter any URL and see the complete redirect path with status codes, response times, and the final destination.
Essential for SEO audits, site migrations, and performance optimization. Detect problematic redirect chains before they hurt your rankings and user experience.
How to Use Redirect Chain Checker
- Enter the URL you want to check for redirects.
- Click 'Check Redirects' to analyze the redirect chain.
- Review the redirect path with status codes and timing.
- Fix any chains by updating redirects to point directly to the final URL.
Key Features
Follow complete redirect chains
Display HTTP status codes (301, 302, 307, 308)
Show response time for each hop
Detect redirect loops
Count total redirects in chain
Identify final destination URL
Client-side HTTP fetch API
Works for accessible URLs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects to URL C, etc. Each hop adds latency and can dilute SEO value. Best practice is to redirect directly to the final destination.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Redirect chains slow down page loading, waste crawl budget, and dilute link equity. Google may stop following after 3-5 hops, preventing proper indexing.
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
301 is a permanent redirect that passes full SEO value to the new URL. 302 is temporary and doesn't pass as much link equity. Use 301 for permanent moves.
How does this tool check redirects?
The tool makes HTTP requests to follow redirect headers. Note: Due to browser security (CORS), it may not work for all external websites. It works best for your own sites.
What is a redirect loop?
A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A, creating an infinite loop. This breaks the page completely.