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Free Redirect Checker & URL Redirect Tester

Instantly trace the full redirect chain of any URL. See every HTTP status code hop-by-hop — 301, 302, 307, 308 — detect redirect loops, broken chains, missing HTTPS redirects, and slow multi-hop chains that leak link equity. Supports single URL and bulk redirect checking.

🔗 Full Redirect Chain 🔢 Exact HTTP Status Codes ♻️ Loop Detection 🔒 HTTP → HTTPS Check 📋 Bulk URL Checker ⚡ Instant Results

HTTP Redirect Status Codes — Quick Reference

Our redirect checker reports the exact code at every hop. Here's what each one means for your SEO.

200 ✅

OK

Final destination — page loads successfully. No action needed.

301 ⭐

Moved Permanently

The correct redirect for permanently moved pages. Passes ~99% of link equity to the new URL.

302 ⚠️

Found (Temporary)

Tells crawlers the move is temporary — does not pass full link equity. Change to 301 if permanent.

307 ⚠️

Temporary Redirect

HTTP/1.1 version of 302. Preserves request method. Use 301 for standard permanent redirects.

308 ✓

Permanent Redirect

Like 301 but preserves HTTP method (POST stays POST). Rarely needed — use 301 for most pages.

404 🔴

Not Found

Page doesn't exist. Fix by creating the page, setting a 301 redirect, or removing inbound links.

410 🔴

Gone

Page permanently deleted. Google de-indexes faster than 404. Use when you intentionally delete content.

500 🟠

Server Error

Server-side error. Not a redirect issue — check your server configuration and error logs.

Loop ♻️

Redirect Loop

URL redirects back to itself infinitely. Googlebot stops after 3 hops — page becomes un-indexable.

Redirects & SEO

What Is a Redirect Checker and Why Does Every SEO Need One?

A redirect checker (also called a URL redirect tester) is a tool that follows every HTTP redirect from a starting URL to its final destination — revealing the exact status code at each hop. Redirects are a fundamental part of web and SEO management: every time a page is moved, renamed, or consolidated, a redirect should be in place to preserve the URL's rankings, traffic, and link equity.

The problem is that redirects are easy to misconfigure. A single typo creates a redirect loop. A forgotten redirect turns a high-traffic page into a 404. Multiple redirects chained together waste Google's crawl budget and bleed link equity at every hop. Our free URL redirect checker traces the full chain instantly — so you can see exactly what's happening before Google does.

Use this tool to audit your own redirects after a migration, check competitor URLs, verify that HTTP→HTTPS redirects are working, or confirm that old URLs are correctly pointing to their new destinations.

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Trace Every Hop

See every URL in the chain, the HTTP code it returns, and where it points next — all the way to the final destination.

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Identify Link Equity Loss

Each redirect hop can lose a small amount of PageRank. Multi-hop chains (3+) are particularly costly. Our 301 redirect checker shows exactly how many hops your URLs are taking.

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Verify HTTPS Migration

After moving from HTTP to HTTPS, every HTTP URL must redirect to its HTTPS equivalent. Our tool confirms this is working correctly for any URL you test.

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Detect Redirect Loops

A loop (A → B → A) makes a page uncrawlable by Googlebot and unreachable by visitors. Our redirect detector catches loops instantly.

301 Redirect Checker

How to Check 301 Redirects and Fix Broken Redirect Chains

A 301 redirect is the SEO-safe way to permanently move a page. When correctly configured, it passes approximately 99% of the source URL's link equity to the destination — preserving rankings, backlink value, and organic traffic. Our free 301 redirect checker tool verifies every step of that chain so you know the equity is actually flowing.

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Single 301 is ideal

A → B (301) is the cleanest possible redirect. The source page passes all its equity to the destination in one hop.

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Two hops — review it

A → B → C means the source passes through an intermediate URL. Update the first redirect to point directly to C.

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Three+ hops — fix urgently

Each hop dilutes equity and adds latency. Three or more hops should be collapsed to a single direct redirect immediately.

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Loop — critical failure

A → B → A means Googlebot loops forever and never indexes the final page. Fix by identifying the circular redirect rule and removing it.

Bulk Redirect Checker

Bulk URL Redirect Checker — Check Up to 10 URLs at Once

After a site migration, URL restructure, or CMS change, you typically have dozens or hundreds of redirects to verify. Our bulk redirect checker lets you paste up to 10 URLs at once and checks every redirect chain simultaneously — showing the hop count, final URL, final status code, and any issues for each one.

The bulk URL redirect checker is particularly useful for:

  • ✓Post-migration redirect verification — confirm every old URL redirects correctly
  • ✓Auditing HTTPS redirects — check all HTTP variants redirect to HTTPS
  • ✓Checking backlink URLs — ensure links from other sites still reach your content
  • ✓Verifying redirect path checker results before submitting to Google Search Console
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Export your results as CSV

The bulk redirect checker includes a CSV export for every run — so you can share the redirect audit report with your team or client, or keep it as a record of your migration verification.

Found 404 Errors?

How to Fix 404 Errors on Your WordPress Site Automatically — Using AI

A broken redirect chain that terminates in a 404 means real SEO damage: wasted crawl budget, lost link equity, and frustrated visitors who bounce. In the past, fixing hundreds of 404 errors meant hours in spreadsheets, manually matching old URLs to new pages, and creating redirects one by one.

SkySEOManager Pro changes this completely. Using Google's Gemini AI integrated directly into your WordPress dashboard, it:

  1. 1

    Identifies your 404 errors

    Scans your WordPress site and pulls every broken URL from your server logs and Google Search Console data.

  2. 2

    Maps each broken URL to the best live page

    Gemini AI reads the broken URL's context and semantics — then scans your live content and identifies the most relevant active page as a redirect destination.

  3. 3

    Creates 301 redirects automatically

    Applies the correct 301 redirects directly inside WordPress with one click — no .htaccess editing, no separate plugin, no spreadsheets.

Read: Fix 404s With AI → Explore SkySEOManager Pro
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Without AI — Manual Method

  • ⏱ Export 404 list from Search Console (15 min)
  • ⏱ Open each broken URL in a spreadsheet (30 min)
  • ⏱ Manually search for matching live pages (hours)
  • ⏱ Enter redirects one by one in Redirection plugin (hours)
  • ⏱ Test each redirect individually (30 min)

Total: 4–8 hours per site. Prone to human error. Can't scale.

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With SkySEOManager Pro + Gemini AI

  • ⚡ AI scans and identifies all 404 errors (automatic)
  • ⚡ Gemini maps each broken URL to best live page (seconds)
  • ⚡ Review AI suggestions in dashboard (5 min)
  • ⚡ Apply 301 redirects with one click
  • ⚡ Use our redirect checker to verify (2 min)

Total: Under 10 minutes. Works on sites with 1,000+ broken URLs.

HTTP→HTTPS & www

HTTPS Redirect Check — Verify Your SSL Migration Is Working

After installing an SSL certificate, every HTTP URL must redirect to HTTPS. Our redirect checker verifies this — and also checks that www/non-www variants redirect consistently.

🔒 HTTP → HTTPS Redirect Check

# Correct ✅
http://example.com → 301 → https://example.com
# Using 302 instead of 301 ⚠️
http://example.com → 302 → https://example.com
# Missing HTTPS redirect 🔴
http://example.com → 200 (still on HTTP)

Google uses HTTPS as a ranking signal. All HTTP traffic must 301-redirect to HTTPS — not 302. Use our free https redirect check tool above to verify.

🌐 www vs Non-www Canonicalisation

# Consistent (non-www preferred) ✅
http://www.example.com → 301 → https://example.com
https://www.example.com → 301 → https://example.com
# Inconsistent — creates duplicate content 🔴
www.example.com → 200 (different content)
example.com → 200 (same content)

Your site must consistently redirect to either www or non-www — never both. Google treats them as different URLs. Pick one and 301-redirect all variants to it.

For WordPress Sites With 404 Errors

This redirect checker finds the problem. SkySEOManager Pro fixes it — automatically.

Found broken redirect chains or 404 errors? SkySEOManager Pro uses Gemini AI to map every broken URL on your WordPress site to the most relevant live page — then creates 301 redirects automatically. What used to take hours takes minutes.

  • ✓AI identifies all 404 errors and maps them to live pages automatically
  • ✓One-click 301 redirect creation inside WordPress — no .htaccess editing
  • ✓Bulk SEO title, description, and alt text generation with Gemini AI
  • ✓Works with Yoast SEO and Rank Math — no plugin conflicts
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a redirect checker and how does it work?
A redirect checker (also called a URL redirect tester or redirect path checker) is a tool that sends an HTTP request to a URL and follows every redirect manually — recording the status code and destination URL at each step. Instead of letting your browser silently follow redirects, it shows you each hop in the chain so you can see whether redirects are configured correctly, how many hops there are, and what the final status code is.
How do I check if a 301 redirect is working?
Enter the original URL into our free 301 redirect checker above and click "Check Redirects." If a 301 redirect is in place, the chain will show your original URL returning HTTP 301 and pointing to the destination URL. If the tool shows 200 (the old URL resolves directly), the redirect hasn't been set up. If it shows 302, the redirect exists but is marked temporary instead of permanent.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 (Moved Permanently) tells Google that the page has permanently moved and passes approximately 99% of the source page's link equity (PageRank) to the new URL — it's the standard redirect for SEO. A 302 (Found / Temporary) tells Google the move is temporary and retains the original URL's rankings rather than consolidating them at the new URL. For permanently moved pages, always use 301.
How do I fix a redirect loop?
A redirect loop (A → B → A) prevents Googlebot and users from reaching the final page. To fix it: (1) Use our redirect checker to identify exactly which URLs are in the loop, (2) Go to your redirect plugin (e.g., Redirection in WordPress) or .htaccess file, (3) Find the redirect rules for each URL in the loop, (4) Identify which rule creates the circular reference, and (5) Delete or update that rule so the chain terminates at a page that returns 200. For WordPress sites, SkySEOManager Pro can identify and fix redirect issues automatically using AI.
Why does my redirect chain have too many hops?
Redirect chains grow over time when pages are moved multiple times without updating the source redirect. For example: /old-page → /page-v2 → /current-page. Google recommends no more than one or two hops. To fix a long chain, update the source redirect to point directly to the final destination URL, bypassing all intermediate redirects. Our redirect chain checker shows the full chain so you know exactly which intermediate URLs to update.
How do I check if my site redirects from HTTP to HTTPS?
Enter your HTTP URL (e.g. http://yoursite.com) into the redirect checker and click "Check Redirects." If HTTPS is correctly set up, you should see HTTP 301 → https://yoursite.com. If you see HTTP 200, the HTTP version of your site is accessible without redirecting — this creates duplicate content and means Google may index both versions. Fix it by adding a 301 redirect rule in your .htaccess or server configuration.
What is a redirect chain and why does it hurt SEO?
A redirect chain is when URL A redirects to URL B, which redirects to URL C, and so on — rather than going directly from A to C. Each hop in a redirect chain causes: (1) additional server round-trips that slow down page loading, (2) a small loss of link equity at each hop, and (3) wasted crawl budget as Googlebot follows unnecessary steps. The fix is to update the first redirect to point directly to the final destination, collapsing the chain to a single hop.
How do I check redirects for a whole website?
Our free bulk redirect checker lets you check up to 10 URLs at once. For a full site audit of hundreds of URLs, we recommend downloading Screaming Frog SEO Spider (free up to 500 URLs) which crawls your entire site and reports all redirects and chains. Alternatively, export your redirect list from your redirect plugin (e.g. Redirection) and paste the most important URLs into our bulk checker to verify them.
What does the "404 redirect checker" option check?
A 404 redirect check verifies whether a URL that previously returned 404 (not found) has been given a redirect. Our tool traces the full chain from any URL — so if you enter a broken URL, you'll see immediately whether it still returns 404 or whether a redirect has been created. For WordPress sites with many 404 errors, SkySEOManager Pro uses Gemini AI to automatically create 301 redirects for every broken URL in minutes.

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