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Redirect Checker

Check live 301, 302, 307, and 308 behavior, inspect every hop, and catch chains before they hurt migrations or crawl efficiency.

Live Redirect ChecksUp to 5 URLs per run

Enter one URL per line. If you omit the protocol, the checker assumes `https://`.

What this checker flags

  • Redirect chains that should be collapsed into one hop.
  • Temporary redirects where a permanent redirect would be safer for SEO.
  • Final targets returning 4xx or 5xx responses.
  • HTTPS downgrades and missing `Location` headers.
Limits
URLs per run5
Redirect hops8
ScopePublic HTTP/HTTPS only
No URLs queued yet.
How to use

Paste the URLs you want to validate, one per line, and run a live check. Use the results to confirm your migration map, catch leftover temporary redirects, and make sure old URLs land on a clean canonical target.

  • Check important legacy URLs before and after a migration launch.
  • Collapse multi-hop chains so users and crawlers reach the final page faster.
  • Replace temporary redirects with permanent ones when the move is meant to stay.

Related reading: Website Migration Service and Website Launch Checklist for pre-launch QA.

FAQ

Should I use 301 or 302 redirects for SEO?

Use 301 or 308 when the move is permanent. Keep 302 or 307 for short-lived tests or temporary routing changes.

Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?

Chains add latency, waste crawl budget, and make migrations harder to debug. A single hop is the safer pattern for canonical URLs.

What does this checker test?

It follows live HTTP redirects, records each hop, and flags temporary redirects, chains, broken final targets, HTTPS downgrades, and missing Location headers.

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