Redirect Chain Checker
Detect redirect chains, loops, and broken redirect paths. See the full redirect path with HTTP status codes for each hop.
How It Works
Paste your URLs
Enter up to 20 URLs, one per line.
We trace each redirect
We follow each redirect chain step by step, recording status codes.
Review results
See chains, loops, and broken redirects at a glance with fix recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain occurs when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects to URL C. Each hop wastes crawl budget and dilutes link equity. Ideally, every redirect should go directly to the final destination.
What is a redirect loop?
A redirect loop is when redirects circle back to a previously visited URL, creating an infinite loop. Browsers will stop after a few attempts and show an error page.
What's the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes full link equity. A 302 is temporary and may not pass link equity. Use 301 for permanent URL changes.
How many redirects are too many?
Google recommends no more than 1 redirect hop. Each additional hop slows page load and can cause crawling issues. Fix chains by pointing directly to the final URL.
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