Redirect Checker & HTTP Header Analyzer
Trace redirect paths (301/302/307/308) step-by-step and inspect full server response headers for security and caching.
Inspect Redirect Chains and Server Headers
When a visitor requests a URL that redirects to another, their browser makes multiple round-trip requests. If not managed properly, redirect chains (e.g., A -> B -> C -> D) can increase page load times or trigger "too many redirects" loop errors.
This redirect checker tracks every hop in a redirection chain, displaying the status code, redirect location, and server headers. It is an essential utility for debugging domain migration, SSL redirects, and marketing link chains.
Key Benefits & Features
Trace Redirect Chains
Follows and displays each step of a redirect chain with response codes.
Header Categorization
Filters headers into logical tabs (Security, Cache, Server, All).
Security Header Checker
Easily check if CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options are active.
How to Use the Redirect Checker & HTTP Headers Step-by-Step
This utility runs entirely inside your browser using client-side JavaScript. We prioritize your security: none of your inputted text is logged or stored.
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Enter the target URL (including http:// or https://).
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Click the "Trace URL Redirects" button.
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Inspect the step timeline indicating status codes (301, 302, 200).
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Click on any hop to view the response headers returned by that server.
Practical Examples
http://github.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a 301 redirect?▼
A 301 redirect represents a permanent move. It passes link equity (SEO link juice) to the new destination URL.
What is a 302 redirect?▼
A 302 redirect represents a temporary move. Browsers will redirect users, but search engines will keep indexing the original URL.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?▼
Multiple redirection hops slow down page loading speeds and exhaust the search engine crawler crawl budget.
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