URL Redirect Checker - Trace 301/302 Redirect Paths & Analyze Chains

Features

Trace Complete Paths

Visualize the entire journey of a URL from the initial click to the final landing page, seeing every hop in between.

Redirect Type Analysis

Instantly distinguish between 301 (Permanent), 302 (Temporary), and 307 (Temporary) redirects to ensure proper SEO configuration.

Header Inspection

Deep dive into server response headers for every step to debug cache settings, cookies, and security policies.

Loop & Error Detection

Automatically identify infinite redirect loops or broken links (404s) that damage user experience and search rankings.

About URL Redirect Checker

The URL Redirect Checker is a professional-grade diagnostic utility designed to reveal the hidden journey of any link. When you click a URL, it often passes through multiple intermediate servers before reaching its final destination. This tool traces that entire path hop-by-hop. Whether you are an SEO professional auditing link equity, a marketer verifying affiliate tracking, or a security-conscious user checking where a shortened link leads, this tool provides complete transparency. It analyzes every step of the chain, identifying redirect types (301 Permanent vs. 302 Temporary), detecting infinite loops, and exposing full HTTP response headers for deep technical analysis.

How to Use URL Redirect Checker

Enter Target URL

Paste any URL, including shortened links (like bit.ly or t.co), into the analysis field.

Start Tracing

Click the 'Trace URL' button to initiate the multi-hop analysis engine.

Review the Chain

Examine the visual timeline to see the sequence of redirects and the final destination URL.

Analyze Technical Details

Click on individual steps to expand header information and verify status codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Long redirect chains dilute SEO value (link juice) and slow down page loading. Identifying and shortening these chains improves site performance and rankings.

Shortened links can hide malicious destinations. Use this tool to expanded them safely and see exactly where they lead before you visit.

A 301 status signals a permanent move, transferring SEO authority to the new URL. A 302 is temporary and generally passes less authority. Using the correct type is crucial for SEO.