Redirect Checker: Check 301 and 302 Redirects
Use this free redirect checker to see exactly where a link goes. Enter any web address and the tool follows every redirect step by step, showing each status code (301, 302, 307 or 308), the URL it points to and how long it took, until it reaches the final page. It flags temporary redirects, long chains and broken end pages.
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Quick answer: Type or paste a URL and press Check redirects. Each row is one hop. A 301 or 308 is a permanent redirect, a 302 or 307 is temporary, and the last row should show 200 OK for a working page. Up to 10 hops are followed, and redirect loops are detected.
How to use the redirect checker
- Enter the address you want to test, with or without https://.
- Choose to check as the checker bot or as a mobile browser, since some sites redirect phones differently.
- Read the chain: every redirect, its status code and where it points.
- Use the tips under the table to fix chains, temporary redirects and error pages.
Redirect status codes explained
| Code | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Moved permanently | A page or site has moved for good. Search engines pass ranking signals to the new URL. |
| 308 | Permanent redirect | Like 301, but the request method (for example POST) must not change. |
| 302 | Found (temporary) | Short-term moves, like a sale page or maintenance. Not for permanent moves. |
| 307 | Temporary redirect | Like 302, but keeps the request method. Browsers also use it for HTTPS-only sites. |
| 200 | OK | The final page loads normally. |
| 404 / 410 | Not found / gone | The page does not exist. Redirect it to the closest useful page if it had links or traffic. |
Redirect best practices for SEO
- Use one hop. Point old URLs straight to the final page. Each extra hop slows visitors and wastes crawl time.
- Use 301 for permanent moves, such as changing a URL, moving to HTTPS or switching to a new domain.
- Redirect to a relevant page, not to the home page for everything.
- Update internal links so your own pages link to the final URL, not to a redirect.
- Check both www and non-www, http and https versions. All of them should end at the same final URL.
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FAQ
Does the redirect checker follow JavaScript or meta refresh redirects?
No. It checks server redirects sent with an HTTP status code and a Location header, which are the ones search engines rely on most. JavaScript and meta refresh redirects happen inside the page.
Why does a site show a 403 or 429 error?
Some sites block automated checks or limit how often they can be visited. The page may still work fine in a normal browser.
Is there a limit?
To keep the tool fast and fair, each visitor can run about 30 checks every 10 minutes, and private or internal network addresses cannot be checked.