Hop-by-Hop Trace
Inspect every intermediate URL redirect step along with exact HTTP status codes.
Redirect Loop Detection
Identify infinite redirection loops (`ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS`) crashing user browsers.
Latency Accumulation
Measure per-hop connection delays to recover lost SEO link equity and page speed.
Tracing HTTP redirect chain headers...
Total Redirect Hops
1
Final Status Code
200 OK
Chain Health
Clean
| Hop # | URL Path | HTTP Code | Response Latency | Redirect Target |
|---|
What is a Redirect Chain Checker?
A Redirect Chain Checker traces the series of HTTP server redirection responses (e.g. HTTP URL A -> 301 -> URL B -> 301 -> URL C) that occur when a web client requests a link. Multiple redirect hops slow down page loading speeds and dilute search engine link equity.
How to Use the Redirect Chain Checker
1 Paste Initial URL
Input an HTTP, HTTPS, or shortener URL into the search box above.
2 Trace Hops
Our cURL scanner follows Location headers step-by-step without skipping intermediate steps.
3 Flatten Redirect Chains
Update internal links directly to final destination URLs to eliminate multi-hop delays.
Redirect Best Practices for SEO
Recommended Practices
- Point redirects directly from source URL to the final destination URL.
- Use HTTP 301 Permanent Redirects for permanent page migration.
- Use HTTP 302 or 307 Temporary Redirects for temporary promo pages.
Pitfalls to Avoid
- Avoid redirect chains exceeding 2 hops (`A -> B -> C -> D`).
- Do not create circular redirect loops (`A -> B -> A`).
- Avoid client-side JavaScript or meta refresh redirects when possible.
