Free Redirect Checker — Check 301 Redirects & HTTP Status

The most common redirect type is the 301 redirect (Moved Permanently), which passes approximately 90-99% of link equity from the old URL to the new one. A 302 redirect (Found or Temporary) does not pass link equity and should only be used for temporary moves. Understanding the difference between 301 and 302 redirects is essential for preserving your search rankings during site migrations or content updates.

Redirect chains - sequences where URL A redirects to B, which redirects to C - are particularly harmful because each hop adds latency and dilutes link equity. Google recommends keeping redirect chains to a maximum of three hops. Redirect loops (where URLs redirect in a circle) can completely block search engine access to your content. Our redirect checker tool analyzes any URL and returns its complete HTTP status code along with the full redirect chain.

You can verify that your 301 redirects are working correctly, detect broken redirects that lead to 404 pages, and identify unnecessary redirect chains that should be flattened. For full site redirect analysis, our SEO audit tool scans every page to find all redirect issues across your entire website. Regular redirect checking ensures you maintain a clean URL structure and preserve your hard-earned search rankings through site changes.