🔗 Redirect Chain Checker

Trace every HTTP redirect hop. Detect chains, loops, and status codes that waste link equity.

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What Is a Redirect Chain Checker?

A redirect chain checker traces every HTTP hop between an initial URL and its final destination, revealing the status code, response time, and target URL at each step. For SEO, every redirect in a chain costs link equity. A 301 from A to B passes roughly 90–99% of PageRank, but a chain A to B to C compounds that loss and adds latency.

301 vs 302: Why the Difference Matters

A 301 (permanent redirect) tells search engines to transfer link equity and update their index to the destination URL. A 302 (temporary redirect) may not pass full equity and Google may continue indexing the original URL. Using 302s by mistake on permanent moves is one of the most common technical SEO errors.

Redirect Loops: How to Detect and Fix Them

A redirect loop occurs when URL A redirects to B which redirects back to A. Browsers show a "Too many redirects" error and Googlebot gives up after a few hops. Our checker detects loops automatically. Common causes include misconfigured HTTPS enforcement combined with www/non-www canonicalization rules.

Google recommends keeping redirect chains to a maximum of 3–5 hops. Each additional redirect adds latency and risks further equity dilution. The best practice is zero redirects — point directly to the final URL whenever possible.
Yes. Each redirect adds at least one additional HTTP round-trip, which can add 100–300ms per hop. This directly impacts TTFB and LCP, both of which are Core Web Vitals signals. Eliminate unnecessary redirects for better performance scores.
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