Redirect Chain Checker
Trace the full path of redirects (301/302) to find loops or lost link juice.
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Follow a URL through every hop it takes
A URL rarely goes straight to its destination; it can pass through a chain of redirects before landing. This checker traces that path, showing each 301 or 302 hop from the URL you enter to where it finally resolves, so you can see the whole journey rather than just the endpoint.
Why chains and loops cost you rankings
Every redirect in a chain adds a round trip that slows the page and, for search engines, dilutes the ranking signal passed along. A single 301 is fine; a chain of four is waste, and a loop where two URLs redirect to each other never resolves at all. Redirect chains are a common, invisible drag on a site because nobody sees them in a browser, which quietly follows them. Tracing the path surfaces the ones worth collapsing.
301 versus 302 matters for SEO
The status code is not a detail. A 301 says the move is permanent and search engines should transfer the ranking to the new URL; a 302 says it is temporary and they should keep the old one indexed. Using a 302 for a permanent move is a frequent mistake that strands ranking on a URL you have abandoned. Seeing the exact code at each hop lets you catch that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect chain?
A URL that redirects to another that redirects to another before reaching the final page. Each hop adds delay and, for search engines, dilutes the ranking signal passed along.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that tells search engines to transfer ranking to the new URL; a 302 is temporary and tells them to keep the old URL indexed. Using 302 for a permanent move strands your ranking.
Why do redirect chains hurt SEO?
They slow the page with extra round trips and dilute the ranking signal at each hop. Collapsing a chain to a single redirect recovers both.
What is a redirect loop?
Two or more URLs that redirect to each other so the request never resolves. Browsers eventually give up with an error; the checker reveals the loop.
Why can I not see chains in my browser?
Because the browser follows redirects silently and shows only the final page. The chain is invisible unless you trace it explicitly.
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Disclaimer: This tool is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Results are for educational and utility purposes.
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