Redirect Chain Checker
Check HTTP status codes and redirect paths
Checker
Enter a URL to Check
Enter a URL to check its HTTP status code. Note: due to browser security (CORS), this tool checks common redirect patterns and status indicators rather than making direct HTTP requests.
Reference
Common HTTP Status Codes
200 OKPage loads normally
301 Moved PermanentlyPermanent redirect (passes SEO value)
302 FoundTemporary redirect (may not pass full SEO value)
304 Not ModifiedCached version is current
404 Not FoundPage doesn't exist
410 GonePage permanently removed
500 Internal Server ErrorServer-side error
503 Service UnavailableServer temporarily down
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects to URL C. Each hop adds latency and can dilute SEO value. Ideally, every redirect should go directly to the final destination in one hop.
301 vs 302: which should I use?
Use 301 for permanent moves (domain changes, URL restructuring). Use 302 for temporary situations (A/B tests, maintenance). 301 passes full link equity to the new URL; 302 may not.
Why can't this tool check all URLs?
Browser security (CORS) prevents JavaScript from making arbitrary HTTP requests to other domains. For full redirect chain analysis, you'd need a server-side tool. This checker provides URL pattern analysis and basic connectivity testing.
HTTP Redirect Chain Checker
Check HTTP status codes and redirect chains for any URL. Identify 301/302 redirects, 404 errors, and redirect chain issues that could be hurting your SEO.