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Check a 301 redirect

Follow a URL’s redirects and see every 301 and 302 hop with its status code. Free redirect checker for SEO.

Runs on our server

Also with the url redirect checker

About this tool

Make sure old URLs pass visitors and search engines to the right place with a permanent 301 redirect, and spot slow redirect chains and loops.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the URL.
  2. 2 Select Check.
  3. 3 Review each hop and the final destination.

Questions

Is a 301 or 302 redirect better for SEO?

Use 301 for permanent moves so search engines transfer ranking signals; use 302 for temporary ones.

What does the server do?

Our server connects to the address you enter to run the check. It only connects to public websites, and we don’t keep a log of your lookups.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.