301, 302, 303, 307 and 308, explained.
Each hop shows its status and whether it is permanent or temporary.
- Permanent vs temporary
- Response time per hop
What it checks
Where a link really goes, and how it gets there.
A redirect sends visitors and search engines from one address to another. One permanent redirect is normal; a chain of them slows every visit and wastes crawl budget, and a temporary redirect (302 or 307) tells search engines to keep indexing the old address.
The checker requests the address without following redirects, reads the Location header, and repeats until a page answers, so you see the exact path rather than only the end.
Clear answers,
with the reason shown.
Chains, loops and dead ends.
Flags more than one redirect in a row, loops, HTTPS to HTTP and redirects that end in an error.
- Redirect chains and loops
- Final status of the page
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Questions
About the redirect checker.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302?
A 301 (or 308) is permanent: search engines move rankings to the new address. A 302 (or 307) is temporary: they keep the old address indexed. Use 301 when a page has moved for good.
How many redirects are too many?
Aim for one at most. Google follows up to 10 hops, but each one slows visitors down, and long chains are often a sign of old rules stacking up.
Does it follow JavaScript or meta refresh redirects?
No. It follows HTTP redirects, which are the ones search engines rely on. JavaScript and meta refresh redirects are slower and less reliable for SEO.