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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.

How to use & benefits of Redirect Checker & HTTP Headers

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

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Trace Redirect Chains

Follows and displays each step of a redirect chain with response codes.

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Header Categorization

Filters headers into logical tabs (Security, Cache, Server, All).

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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.

  1. 1

    Enter the target URL (including http:// or https://).

  2. 2

    Click the "Trace URL Redirects" button.

  3. 3

    Inspect the step timeline indicating status codes (301, 302, 200).

  4. 4

    Click on any hop to view the response headers returned by that server.

Practical Examples

Input Example

http://github.com

Expected Output
Hop 1: http://github.com (301) -> Hop 2: https://github.com/ (200 OK)

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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