Redirect Checker
Follow the full redirect chain for any URL.
Follow the full redirect chain for any URL.
This free Redirect Checker from KX Toolkit is part of our all-in-one online toolkit. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device for client-side operations. 100% free, forever - no paywall, no credit card, no trial.
How to use the Redirect Checker
- Enter the URL or domain.
- Pick the depth or check options if the tool supports them.
- Run the audit - results stream in as each check completes.
- Export the report or fix the issues flagged.
What you can do with the Redirect Checker
- Pre-flight a new website before going live.
- Quick monthly health check on client sites.
- Diagnose why a page is slow or returning errors.
- Verify redirects after a domain or URL migration.
Why use KX Toolkit's Redirect Checker
- Browser-based: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android - no install, no extension.
- Privacy-first: Client-side tools never upload your data; server-side tools delete files right after processing.
- Mobile-friendly: Full feature parity on phones and tablets - not a stripped-down view.
- Fast: Optimised for instant feedback. No artificial waiting screens, no email-gated downloads.
- One hub for everything: 300+ tools across SEO, text, image, PDF, code, color, calculators and more - skip switching between sites.
Tips for the best results
Always run an audit BEFORE you publish, not after - most issues are easier to fix while the page is still in staging.
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Why do I have a chain of redirects on my URL?
Common causes are layered HTTP-to-HTTPS plus non-www-to-www redirects, legacy 301s left from old migrations, CMS plugins adding their own redirects, and CDN-level rules layered on top of origin redirects. Each hop adds 100-500ms of latency and dilutes link equity slightly. Audit the chain, then consolidate into a single redirect by updating .htaccess, nginx config, or your CMS to jump directly from the original URL to the final destination in one step.
What is the SEO impact of multiple redirects?
Google now passes nearly full PageRank through 301 chains up to 5 hops, but each hop costs crawl budget and user-perceived load time. Beyond 5 hops Google may stop following the chain entirely, which means the final URL is never indexed. Redirect chains also break referrer headers and can cause analytics double-counting. A single direct 301 redirect is always better than a chain, even if the chain technically works.
Should I use 301, 302, or 307 redirects?
Use 301 (permanent) for content that has permanently moved, like URL structure changes or domain migrations. Search engines transfer ranking signals to the new URL within weeks. Use 302 (found) or 307 (temporary) only for short-term redirects like A/B tests or maintenance pages, because Google does not transfer link equity for temporary redirects. The most common SEO mistake is using 302 for permanent moves, which orphans the old page rankings until you switch to 301.
How do I find all redirect chains across my site?
Use a crawler like Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, or Ahrefs Site Audit to scan all internal links and surface chains and loops. Filter for status code 3xx and look at the "redirect chain" column, which shows the full hop sequence. Common patterns to fix are internal links pointing to old URLs that redirect to new ones (update the links to point directly to the final URL) and HTTPS upgrade chains where http->https->www adds two unnecessary hops.
Why does my redirect work in a browser but fail in the redirect checker?
Browsers cache redirects aggressively, so a recently changed redirect may load from cache while the checker fetches fresh. Other causes are user-agent cloaking (server returns different responses to bots vs browsers), redirects that depend on cookies or referrer headers the checker does not send, and CORS or robots.txt blocks affecting bot access. Test the checker results in an incognito window with a tool like curl -I -L to bypass cache and confirm the actual server behavior.
What is a redirect loop and how do I fix it?
A redirect loop is when URL A redirects to B which redirects back to A, causing browsers to error with "ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS". Common causes are conflicting rules in .htaccess and the application layer, HTTPS enforcement combined with a CDN that strips the X-Forwarded-Proto header, or trailing-slash rules that disagree between layers. Trace the loop with the redirect checker, identify the conflicting rules, and remove one. Always test redirect changes in staging before deploying to production.
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