Redirect Checker
Trace redirect chains, detect issues, and verify your URL redirects resolve correctly for search engines.
Understanding Redirect Chains
301 vs 302 Redirects
A 301 is permanent — it tells Google to transfer full ranking power (link equity) to the new URL. A 302 is temporary — Google keeps the original URL indexed and passes less equity. Always use 301 for permanent moves.
Why chains hurt SEO
Each hop in a redirect chain adds latency and can lose a small amount of link equity. Google follows up to 10 hops but recommends keeping chains under 3 hops. Consolidate A→B→C into A→C whenever possible.
308 Permanent Redirect
A 308 is like a 301 but preserves the HTTP method (POST stays POST). Next.js and modern frameworks use 308 for trailing slash normalization. Google treats 308 the same as 301 for SEO purposes.
Common redirect patterns
HTTP→HTTPS, apex→www, trailing slash removal, and URL case normalization are the most common redirect patterns. Each should be a single 301 hop. Test with this tool to ensure they're not creating unnecessary chains.
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