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Redirect Chain Analyzer

Free redirect chain analyzer — trace every hop of a URL, detect redirect loops, long chains, HTTPS downgrades and mixed http/https paths in seconds.

How it works

  1. Paste a URL, e.g. http://example.com or example.com/page.
  2. We request it hop by hop (up to 10 redirects) and record every status code and Location header.
  3. Review the chain, total hops and warnings — then update internal links to point at the final URL.

Features

  • Hop-by-hop redirect timeline with status codes and target URLs
  • Detects loops, chains over 3 hops, missing HTTPS upgrade and downgrades
  • Also tests whether the http:// and https:// versions behave correctly
  • Total hop count and response time per hop

FAQ

What is a redirect chain?
A redirect chain is a series of HTTP redirects (301/302) where one URL points to another, which points to yet another. Long chains slow users down and waste crawl budget.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Each hop dilutes link signals slightly and slows crawling. Google recommends updating internal links to point directly to the final destination.
What is a redirect loop?
A loop happens when URLs redirect to each other (A to B to A), so the final page can never load. Users see browser errors and crawlers give up.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. Results are cached for one hour.

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