SEO
Redirect Checker
Analyze URL redirects and detect 301 or 302 redirect chains.
What is Redirect Checker?
A redirect checker follows HTTP 3xx responses and lists every hop until the final URL. That matters for SEO migrations, HTTPS upgrades, and CDN edge rules—extra hops slow users and can confuse crawlers. it3’s Redirect Checker sends your URL to our check API, which requests the resource and returns the chain with status codes. It focuses on HTTP-layer redirects, not meta-refresh or JavaScript location changes. Use it after changing DNS, enabling force-HTTPS, consolidating www vs apex, or deploying .htaccess rules so you can confirm the live path matches what you intended.
Use cases
- You launched HTTPS and want to confirm http://example.com ends on https://www.example.com without a long chain.
- You added a 301 in .htaccess and need proof the old path reaches the new page with status 301.
- A short link or marketing URL feels slow—you suspect nested redirects between CDN and origin.
- You are auditing partner links before a campaign and want to document the final landing URL.
How to use Redirect Checker
- Open the Redirect Checker on www.it3.it.com/tools/redirect-checker/.
- Enter a full URL including https://.
- Click Check redirects and wait for the hop list.
- Read each lineu2019s status and URL; collapse redundant hops on your server if you see more than needed.
Example
Input: https://example.com/old
Output: 1. [301] https://example.com/old 2. [200] https://example.com/new/
Exact chains vary by site. The tool prints numbered hops with status codes from the server follow.
Why use it3’s Redirect Checker?
Free redirect tracing without creating an account. Results show status + URL per hop so you can fix SEO and performance issues quickly. Combine it with the htaccess Redirect Generator when you need new Apache rules.
Tips
Pro tip: aim for one clear 301 to the final URL. Stacked apex→www→HTTPS→trailing-slash hops waste time—collapse them when your host allows.
Key features
- Follows HTTP redirect chains
- Shows status code per hop
- Helps debug SEO migrations
- No signup required
- Works with public https URLs
- Pairs with htaccess generator
Frequently asked questions
Why is the final URL different from what I see in the address bar?
Some clients hide intermediate hops. This checker summarizes the followed HTTP chain so you can compare against canonical expectations.
Does it detect meta refresh or JavaScript redirects?
No. Those happen after HTML loads. Use DevTools or a crawler for client-side redirects.
Is a long 302 chain bad for SEO?
Unnecessary hops hurt performance. Long-lived 302s for permanent moves can also send weaker signals than a correct 301.
Are the URLs I paste private?
The server must fetch the URL to follow redirects. Avoid pasting signed URLs that contain secrets in the query string.
Can it check URLs on my local network?
Public checkers typically block private/internal targets for safety. Use a local tool for intranet hosts.
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