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Redirect trace

Enter a domain or URL and see every hop in the chain, with its status code and response time.

Only the Location header is followed. Meta-refresh and JavaScript redirects aren't followed.

What is a redirect trace and why does it matter?

HTTP redirects route visitors and search engine crawlers from one URL to another. While standard practice during site migrations, long redirect chains and loops increase latency (TTFB) and dilute link equity.

This tool traces each hop along the Location header to verify clean status codes (301 permanent or 302 temporary) without insecure intermediate HTTP hops.

Redirect Trace FAQs

How many redirect hops are acceptable?

Aim for 1 single direct hop to the final canonical URL. More than 2 hops degrade user experience and might cause crawlers to abandon the trace.

What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

A 301 is a permanent redirect that transfers page rank and search authority. A 302 is temporary, meaning search engines keep indexing the original URL.

What about the rest of your domain?

Redirects are just one piece. Certificate, DNS, headers, ports: check it all for free in a minute.