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About This Tool
The Redirect Chain Checker follows the path of any URL to identify multiple "hops" or redirect loops that slow down your site and waste search engine crawl budget — essential for maintaining a fast, healthy site architecture. It provides the status code for every step in the sequence. This tool is completely free, secure, and processing is done entirely in your browser.
How to Use
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Enter the starting URL you want to trace in the input field.
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Click Check Redirects — the full chain of hops appears with status codes.
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Review each step to confirm redirects are permanent 301s and the chain is short.
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Enter the starting URL you want to test.
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Click the Check Redirects button to follow the hop sequence.
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Review the results to identify any long chains or infinite loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many redirects is too many?
Google recommends keeping redirect chains to 3 hops or fewer. Each extra hop adds latency and risks losing PageRank.
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?
A 301 is permanent and passes most link equity to the destination. A 302 is temporary and tells Google to keep indexing the original URL.
Is this redirect checker free?
Yes. Completely free with no account required.