Redirect Checker
Trace redirect chains for any URL. Find 301, 302, meta refresh, and detect redirect loops.
Enter a URL above to trace its redirect chain.
How to Use This Tool
Enter a URL
Paste any URL you want to check for redirects.
View Chain
See every redirect hop with status codes and timing.
Fix Issues
Optimize your redirects based on our recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about RankGap and improving your visibility in both Google and AI search.
A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects again, and so on. Long chains slow down page loading and can dilute SEO value.
A 301 redirect is permanent and passes SEO value to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary and may not pass full SEO value. Use 301 for permanent URL changes.
Ideally, you should have zero or one redirect. More than 3 redirects in a chain can significantly impact page load time and SEO. Search engines may stop following after 5 redirects.
Yes, this redirect checker is completely free. For comprehensive SEO auditing and AI visibility tracking, check out RankGap's full dashboard.
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