Redirect Chain Analyzer
Trace every HTTP redirect from a starting URL to its final destination. See status codes, redirect types, and SEO impact at each hop. Free, no sign‑up.
What is a Redirect Chain Analyzer?
A Redirect Chain Analyzer is an SEO tool that traces every HTTP redirect from a starting URL to its final destination. Each "hop" shows the status code (301 for permanent, 302 for temporary, 307/308), the URL it points to, and whether the redirect is SEO‑friendly. Long redirect chains can slow down page loads, dilute link equity, and hurt crawl efficiency. Google recommends keeping redirects to fewer than five hops. This free checker helps you audit your URLs and fix problematic chains before they impact your rankings.
How to Use the Redirect Checker
- Enter a full URL (including https://) into the input field.
- Click "Analyze Redirect Chain".
- The tool follows each redirect step by step and displays every hop with its status code, URL, and SEO evaluation.
- Review the summary for warnings about long chains or temporary redirects that could hurt your SEO.
Why Use This Free Redirect Analyzer?
- 100% free: No sign‑up, no ads, no limits.
- Full chain visibility: See every hop from start to finish.
- SEO guidance: Learn which redirects pass link equity and which don't.
- Instant results: Get your chain analysis in seconds.
- Private: Requests are made from your browser via proxy – URLs are not stored.
- Mobile friendly: Works on any device.
Frequently Asked Questions
A redirect chain analyzer traces every HTTP redirect (301, 302, 307, etc.) from a starting URL to its final destination. It helps identify long or broken chains that harm SEO.
Enter a URL and click 'Analyze Redirect Chain'. The tool follows each hop and shows the status code, redirect type, and SEO impact at each step.
Yes, completely free. No sign‑up, no credits, no limits.
301 = Permanent redirect (passes SEO value). 302/307 = Temporary redirect (does not pass full link equity). 308 = Permanent redirect. Long chains hurt page speed and crawl budget.
Google recommends keeping redirect chains to fewer than 5 hops. Each additional redirect adds latency and may dilute link equity.
Yes, the tool follows the entire chain and displays the final URL where the redirect ends.
Yes, it is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
No. All requests are made directly from your browser through a CORS proxy. URLs are never stored on any server.
JavaScript‑based redirects, meta‑refresh, or URLs blocked by CORS policies may not be fully traced. The tool works best with server‑side HTTP redirects.
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