What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain is a sequence of HTTP redirects a server returns before reaching the final page. For example, URL A returns 301 to URL B, which returns 301 to URL C. Long chains slow visitors down and dilute link equity, so SEO best practice is to chain to at most one hop.

What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

A 301 (Moved Permanently) tells crawlers the move is permanent and passes roughly 90-99% of link equity to the destination. A 302 (Found) is temporary and may not consolidate rankings the same way. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 only for short-term redirects.

How do I check for redirect loops?

Enter the URL in the checker above. We follow every hop and flag a loop the moment a URL repeats. A loop usually means two pages redirect to each other and will break the page for visitors and crawlers alike.

Why do redirects matter for SEO?

Every extra redirect hop adds latency and can leak a small amount of link equity. Redirect loops block crawling entirely. Auditing your redirect chains regularly keeps crawl budget healthy and preserves rankings when you migrate URLs.

Can I embed a redirect check on my site?

Yes. Use the free embeddable redirect badge widget to show a live redirect chain summary on a README, docs site, or footer. It links back to the full report.

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Paste a URL. We follow every 301, 302, 307, and 308 hop from our servers and show the final destination — plus loops. Free, no sign-up.

How to read the result

Status	Type	What it means
301 / 308	Permanent	The page has moved for good. Passes most link equity to the destination.
302 / 307	Temporary	The move is short-term. Use sparingly for SEO migrations.
303	See Other	Redirects after a POST (e.g. form submit). Not for SEO moves.
2xx (final)	None	The chain ended at a live page — this is your final destination.
Loop	—	A URL repeated. The chain is broken and will fail for visitors and crawlers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a redirect chain?: A redirect chain is a sequence of HTTP redirects a server returns before reaching the final page. For example, URL A returns 301 to URL B, which returns 301 to URL C. Long chains slow visitors down and dilute link equity, so SEO best practice is to chain to at most one hop.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?: A 301 (Moved Permanently) tells crawlers the move is permanent and passes roughly 90-99% of link equity to the destination. A 302 (Found) is temporary and may not consolidate rankings the same way. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 only for short-term redirects.
How do I check for redirect loops?: Enter the URL in the checker above. We follow every hop and flag a loop the moment a URL repeats. A loop usually means two pages redirect to each other and will break the page for visitors and crawlers alike.
Why do redirects matter for SEO?: Every extra redirect hop adds latency and can leak a small amount of link equity. Redirect loops block crawling entirely. Auditing your redirect chains regularly keeps crawl budget healthy and preserves rankings when you migrate URLs.
Can I embed a redirect check on my site?: Yes. Use the free embeddable redirect badge to show a live redirect chain summary on a README, docs site, or footer. It links back to the full report.

Redirect Checker

How to read the result

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