Tools
Redirect Checker
See the full redirect chain of a URL, step by step.
Couldn't trace that URL. Make sure it's correct.
No redirect — this URL responds with 200 OK directly.
Warning: this redirect chain is fairly long, consider shortening it.
Why is a long redirect chain a problem?
Every time a URL redirects to another URL, the browser (and Googlebot) has to make an extra request — that adds loading time and eats into your site's "crawl budget." A long chain (A to B to C to D) even risks Google giving up partway through. This tool shows exactly how many hops happen before reaching the final destination.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Redirect Checker
What's the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
301 is permanent — Google transfers the SEO signal from the old URL to the new one. 302 is temporary — Google keeps indexing the old URL because it assumes it'll come back. Using the wrong type can hurt your SEO.
How many redirects is still considered reasonable?
Ideally just 1 hop. More than 3-4 hops is usually a sign something needs cleaning up.
Does a redirect chain slow down page loading?
Yes, each hop adds a round-trip to the server, so the longer the chain, the slower the page opens.
Should my internal links point to the redirecting URL or the final URL?
Always straight to the final URL — never let your own internal links pass through a redirect, that's avoidable loading time you're wasting.
