Free URL Redirection Chain Tracker

Track every step in a URL's redirect chain. Analyze status codes, see redirect types, and inspect headers.

Why Track URL Redirects?

Redirect Types

Different redirect status codes serve different purposes. Understanding them is crucial for website owners and SEO professionals.

Common redirect types include permanent (301), temporary (302), and other specialized types (303, 307, 308).

301: Permanent Redirect - Best for SEO, passes link equity

302: Temporary Redirect - For temporary changes, doesn't pass full link equity

307: Temporary Redirect - Strict version that preserves HTTP method

308: Permanent Redirect - Strict version that preserves HTTP method

Redirect Chains

A redirect chain occurs when a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects to another URL, and so on. Long redirect chains can negatively impact SEO and user experience.

Best practice: Keep redirect chains short - ideally one hop from the original URL to the destination.

Why Redirect Analysis Matters

Improves SEO

Proper redirects ensure search engines can find and index your content correctly, preserving your SEO rankings during site changes.

Prevents User Frustration

Broken redirects or redirect loops create a poor user experience. Fixing these issues keeps visitors happy and engaged with your site.

Technical Troubleshooting

Redirect analysis helps identify technical issues with your website configuration, especially after domain changes or site migrations.