Redirect Path Checker

What Are URL Redirects?

A URL redirect is an instruction that automatically sends users and search engines from one URL to a different URL. Redirects are essential for maintaining SEO value when you move, rename, or delete pages on your website.

• 301 (Permanent): Tells search engines the page has permanently moved. Passes 90-99% of link equity to the new URL. Use this for all permanent URL changes.
• 302 (Temporary): Tells search engines the move is temporary. Does NOT pass link equity. Use only for truly temporary situations like A/B testing.
• 307 (Temporary/HSTS): The modern HTTP/1.1 equivalent of a 302. Commonly used for HTTPS enforcement via HSTS headers.

Why Redirect Issues Hurt SEO

Improperly configured redirects are one of the most common technical SEO problems. They silently erode your site's search performance over time.

Redirect chains with 3+ hops can slow page load by 500ms+ per hop, and Google may stop following the chain entirely after 5 redirects.

Redirect Types Reference

Understanding when to use each redirect type is critical for preserving your SEO value:

How to Use This Tool

Enter any URL into the search bar above and click "Trace Redirects". Our tool will follow the complete redirect path from your starting URL to its final destination, recording every hop along the way. Each step shows the HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, etc.) and the destination URL, making it easy to identify chains, loops, and incorrect redirect types.