How to Use
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Enter a public HTTP or HTTPS URL.
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Click Check redirects and wait while the tool follows the chain.
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Review each status code and destination URL in the redirect path.
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Check the final URL and final HTTP status.
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Read the SEO notes for HTTP to HTTPS, www/non-www, temporary redirects, or long chains.
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Copy the redirect report for your audit notes, developer ticket, or migration checklist.
Features
Check URL redirects online
301 redirect checker and 302 redirect checker
307 and 308 redirect detection
Redirect chain checker with step-by-step hops
Final destination URL and final HTTP status
HTTP to HTTPS redirect notes
www and non-www redirect notes
Temporary redirect warnings
Copyable redirect report
Protected public URL checks with private-network safeguards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL redirect checker?+
A URL redirect checker follows a URL and shows each redirect status code, destination URL, and final response so you can see where the URL actually ends.
What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?+
A 301 redirect means the move is permanent. A 302 redirect means the move is temporary. Permanent URL changes usually use 301 or 308 redirects.
Why should I check redirect chains?+
Long redirect chains can slow down users, make migrations harder to manage, and create unnecessary crawl steps for search engines.
Can this tool check HTTP to HTTPS redirects?+
Yes. Enter the HTTP version of a URL and the tool will show whether it redirects to HTTPS and what the final destination is.
Can it check www and non-www redirects?+
Yes. The report notes when the URL redirects between www and non-www versions of the same hostname.
What does final status mean?+
Final status is the HTTP response returned by the last URL after all redirects. A 200 status usually means the final page is reachable.
Is Page with redirect in Search Console always bad?+
No. Google usually does not index redirected URLs because it indexes the final destination instead. It is only a problem when the redirect is accidental or points to the wrong page.
Why does a URL fail to check?+
The site may block server requests, time out, redirect too many times, return an invalid Location header, or use a private/local address that the tool blocks for safety.
Does this redirect checker replace server log analysis?+
No. It is a quick public URL test. For large migrations or complex crawl issues, also review server logs, CMS redirect rules, and Google Search Console.
About this tool
Free URL Redirect Checker
Use the free WebToolsEdge URL Redirect Checker to inspect how a public URL responds before users and search engines reach the final page. Enter a URL and the tool follows the redirect chain, showing each status code, destination URL, final status, and practical SEO notes. Redirects are common on modern websites. They are used when a site moves from HTTP to HTTPS, when www and non-www versions are consolidated, when old pages are replaced with new pages, when product URLs change, or when campaign links pass through tracking systems. A redirect checker online helps you verify that those redirects are working as intended instead of guessing from what the browser shows. This tool checks common redirect status codes including 301, 302, 303, 307, and 308. A 301 redirect checker is useful when a URL has permanently moved and you want search engines to treat the new address as the preferred destination. Temporary redirects such as 302 or 307 can be valid for short-term changes, tests, or temporary routing, but they should be reviewed when the move is permanent. A redirect chain checker is especially helpful for SEO audits. One redirect from an old URL to a final HTTPS canonical URL is usually fine. Multiple redirects in a row can slow users down, waste crawl budget, and make migrations harder to debug. For example, an old HTTP URL might redirect to HTTPS, then to www, then to a trailing-slash version, then to a final page. In many cases, that chain can be simplified into one direct redirect. The tool also works as an HTTP status code checker for the final response. If the destination returns 200, the final page is reachable. If it returns 404, 410, 500, or another error, the redirect may lead users and crawlers to a broken or unhealthy page. This is important when updating old internal links, fixing Search Console reports, cleaning backlinks, or checking landing pages before a campaign goes live. HTTP to HTTPS and www redirect checks are important because each website should have one preferred host and protocol. For example, http://example.com may redirect to https://www.example.com, or https://example.com may redirect to the non-www version. Either approach can be fine, but it should be consistent. Inconsistent redirects can create duplicate-looking URLs and make canonical signals less clear. Use this redirect checker before changing URL structures, publishing migrations, buying expired domains, auditing backlinks, submitting URLs in Google Search Console, or fixing indexing issues such as "Page with redirect." It can help you see whether a URL is intentionally redirected, whether the chain is too long, and whether the final destination is the page you expect. For safety, the checker only supports public HTTP and HTTPS URLs. It blocks localhost, private network addresses, and credential-based URLs. Some sites may block automated requests, handle HEAD requests differently than browser visits, or apply security rules based on location and user agent. For critical changes, combine this report with browser testing, server logs, CMS redirect rules, and Google Search Console. After checking a redirect, copy the report for a developer, SEO audit, migration checklist, or issue tracker. If you are preparing new URLs, use the URL Slug Generator first. If you need to inspect the final page metadata, continue with the Meta Tag Extractor or SEO Analyzer.
Planning a cleaner page path before publishing? Use the URL Slug Generator. After confirming the final destination, inspect page metadata with the Meta Tag Extractor, or run a full content check with the SEO Analyzer.