How This Helps & Tips

Redirects are crucial for ensuring users (and search engines) are sent to the correct page when URLs change. However, multiple or misconfigured redirects can hamper SEO and user experience by slowing load times and reducing link equity. This tool reveals each step of the journey, so you can:

• Identify 302 usage if you intended a permanent redirect (301).
• Spot slow redirects via the load time column.
• Check final status codes to ensure your users land on a working page (200 status).
• Confirm domain changes if you expect to move from http:// to https:// or from one domain to another.

Steps:

1. Enter the URL you want to investigate (e.g., https://www.example.com) and click "Check Redirects."
2. Review each step's status code, load time, domain, and final content type. Look for any suspicious or unintended redirect hops.
3. Make updates in your server configuration (e.g., .htaccess or your CMS settings) if you spot indefinite loops, excessive steps, or the wrong redirect type.

Example scenario: You start with http://oldsite.com which 301s to https://newsite.com, but in the chain, you see an unexpected 302 to a different subdomain or a second 301 before reaching the final 200. Adjusting or removing unneeded steps can keep your site fast and SEO-friendly.