Free Redirect Checker — Trace HTTP Redirect Chains Online
Enter any URL and instantly trace the full redirect path. Detect 301, 302, 307 and 308 redirects, identify redirect chains and loops, view response headers, and bulk-check multiple URLs at once.
✓ Real HTTP Requests
✓ Full Redirect Chain
✓ Bulk URL Check
✓ Response Headers
✓ Loop Detection
✓ Free · No Signup
ToolLive's free online Redirect Checker lets you trace HTTP redirect chains for any URL in real time. Check whether a URL returns a 301 permanent redirect, 302 temporary redirect, 307, or 308 — and see every hop in the chain before reaching the final destination. Use it to fix redirect chains, diagnose redirect loops, verify canonical redirects, and audit URL migrations. Supports bulk URL checking, response header inspection, and CSV export. Essential for SEO audits, website migrations and technical SEO analysis.
Step 1 — Enter URL(s) to Check
Single URL or bulk check up to 50 URLs at once
Options
Follow all redirects
Trace every hop to the final URL
Show response headers
Expand headers at each hop
Detect redirect loops
Warn if a URL appears twice
Include timing per hop
Show response time for each step
Enter a URL to trace its redirect path
This tool makes real HTTP requests to follow every redirect hop and show you the complete path, status codes, and response headers — just like a browser would.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect checker?
A redirect checker traces a URL through all its HTTP redirects and shows you the complete redirect chain — every hop, its HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, 308, etc.), and the final destination URL where the browser or search engine ends up.
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?
A 301 redirect is permanent — it tells search engines and browsers that the page has moved forever, and passes almost all link equity (PageRank) to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary — it tells search engines the move might be short-lived, so little or no link equity is transferred. Always use 301 for permanent content moves.
What is a redirect chain and why is it bad for SEO?
A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL which then redirects again — creating 2, 3, or more hops before the final destination. Redirect chains dilute PageRank, increase page load times, and can confuse crawlers. Best practice is to update all redirects to point directly to the final URL, eliminating intermediate hops.
What is a redirect loop?
A redirect loop happens when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects back to URL A — creating an infinite cycle that browsers and search engines cannot resolve. This results in a "Too many redirects" error and the page becoming completely inaccessible.
How does this tool check redirects in real time?
This tool uses a server-side proxy to send real HTTP HEAD requests to the target URL. It reads the HTTP response status code and Location header at each step, following the redirect chain hop by hop until it reaches a non-redirect response (200, 404, etc.) or detects a loop. This gives you accurate, real-world results for any publicly accessible URL.
What HTTP status codes count as redirects?
HTTP redirect status codes are: 301 (Moved Permanently), 302 (Found / Temporary), 303 (See Other), 307 (Temporary Redirect — method preserved), and 308 (Permanent Redirect — method preserved). All 3xx responses with a Location header are considered redirects.
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