Redirect Checker
Instantly check URL redirects with HasheTools' free Redirect Checker. Trace full redirect chains, detect redirect loops, verify 301 vs 302, and fix SEO issues fast.
About Redirect Checker
Enter any URL and instantly see every hop in its redirect path, complete with HTTP status codes, destination URLs, and response times. Diagnose broken redirects, catch redirect chains, identify loops, and verify your 301 vs 302 setup in seconds. No login. No cost. No limits.
What Is a Redirect Checker?
A redirect checker is a free diagnostic tool that follows a URL from its original address to its final destination, revealing every redirect hop, HTTP status code, and destination URL along the way. A single misconfigured redirect, using a 302 where a 301 is needed, creating an unintended chain, or allowing a redirect loop, can silently drain link equity, slow page loads, and confuse search engine crawlers. This tool exposes the full redirect path so you can verify, debug, and fix with confidence.
How to Use This Tool
Step 1 - Enter Your URL: Paste any URL into the input field above. Include the full address with https:// or http://.
Step 2 - Click Check Redirects: The tool sends an HTTP request and traces every server response in the redirect chain, replicating exactly what a browser or Googlebot experiences.
Step 3 - Analyse Your Results: Within seconds, you get a full redirect path report showing every hop with its status code, destination URL, and response time.
What This Tool Checks
Full Redirect Chain Trace: Every hop from origin to final destination, mapped in sequence with status codes and response times.
HTTP Status Code at Every Hop: Each step is labelled so you can instantly identify the redirect type and whether link equity is being passed correctly.
Final Destination URL: Clearly identifies the ultimate endpoint, so you can verify traffic is landing on the correct page and not a 404 or homepage.
Redirect Loop Detection: If any URL in the chain redirects back to a previously visited URL, the tool flags the loop immediately and identifies which URLs are creating the circular reference.
Hop Count: Reports the total number of redirects. Google may stop following chains beyond 5–10 hops, and each hop adds latency. Three or more is a red flag.
HTTPS Enforcement Verification: Confirms that HTTP URLs correctly redirect to HTTPS with the right status code.
Meta Refresh & JavaScript Redirect Detection: Identifies client-side redirects separately, since they are treated differently by search engines and are generally less SEO-friendly.
HTTP Redirect Status Codes Quick Reference
| Code | Name | What It Means | SEO Impact |
| 301 | Moved Permanently | Permanent move; browser caches the redirect | Best for SEO, transfers full link equity to the new URL |
| 302 | Found | Temporary move; original URL stays indexed | Does not transfer link equity; avoid for permanent changes |
| 303 | See Other | Redirects to a new URL using GET, regardless of original method | Minimal SEO use; mainly for form submissions (Post/Redirect/Get pattern) |
| 307 | Temporary Redirect | Same as 302, but strictly preserves the HTTP method | Treated as temporary by search engines; no reliable equity transfer |
| 308 | Permanent Redirect | Same as 301, but strictly preserves the HTTP method | Transfers link equity like a 301; use 301 for standard web redirects |
| Meta Refresh | Client-side HTML redirect | Browser parses HTML before redirecting; slower than server-side | Discouraged by Google; no HTTP status code, so permanence is unclear |
| JS Redirect | JavaScript-based redirect | Requires rendering before executing; adds processing delay | Avoid for SEO-critical redirects; no HTTP status code |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redirect Checker
Is this redirect checker free?
Yes, no login, no limits, no hidden charges.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 is permanent and passes SEO value to the new URL. A 302 is temporary and keeps the original URL indexed. Use 301 for permanent changes.
What is a redirect chain?
When a URL passes through multiple redirects before reaching its destination (A → B → C). It slows performance and adds crawl overhead.
What is a redirect loop?
When URLs redirect back to each other (A → B → A), causing an ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error and making the page inaccessible to users and crawlers.
Do redirects hurt SEO?
A single 301 redirect is safe. Problems arise from redirect chains, loops, or using 302 instead of 301 for permanent moves.
When should I use a redirect checker?
During site migrations, after configuring redirects, when troubleshooting errors, or as part of an SEO audit.