A Redirect Checker is a diagnostic tool that traces the exact journey a web browser or search engine bot takes from the initial URL you click to the final destination page.
When you migrate a website, delete an old page, or change your domain from HTTP to HTTPS, you use redirects to send users to the correct new location. This tool reveals the hidden "hops" happening behind the scenes in the server headers, ensuring your redirects are set up correctly.
Not all redirects are treated the same by search engines. Our tool identifies exactly which type of redirect is being used:
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301 (Permanent Redirect): This tells Google that a page has moved permanently, passing approximately 90-99% of the original page's link juice (authority) to the new URL.
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302 (Found / Temporary Redirect): Used for maintenance, A/B testing, or temporary promotions. It sends users to a new page but tells search engines not to update their index or pass link authority.
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307 / 308 (HSTS Redirects): Modern status codes often used to force users from insecure HTTP connections to secure HTTPS connections.
