What is Redirect Checker?
Redirect Checker is a free online tool that follows a URL's redirects (up to 10 hops) and shows each step with its HTTP status code. Find redirect chains, loops and wrong 302s that waste crawl budget.
Check redirects online and view the full hop chain with status codes. Debug 301/302 chains and loops — free redirect checker on Fah Swe Tools.
Key features
- Follows up to 10 redirect hops
- Shows 301, 302, 307 and 308 status codes
- Detects redirect loops
- Free, no signup
Popular uses
- Check HTTP to HTTPS and www redirects
- Verify redirects after a site migration
- Debug short links and affiliate URLs
Also known as: 301 Redirect Checker, Redirect Chain Checker, URL Redirect Tracer.
How it works
- Enter a URL.
- Follow redirects (max 10).
- Review the chain.
FAQ
Loops?
We stop after 10 hops and flag cycles.
301 or 302 redirect — which is better for SEO?
Use 301 (permanent) when a page has moved for good; 302 is for temporary moves.
Are redirect chains bad?
Yes. Each hop slows users and crawlers. Point old URLs directly to the final destination.