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Free Redirect Checker: See Every Hop

Paste any address and see every redirect hop by hop: status codes, timing, loops, HTTP to HTTPS and where the chain ends.

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What a redirect checker shows

A redirect sends a visitor from one address to another. Browsers hide this, so you cannot see how many hops a page really takes. This free redirect checker follows your address hop by hop and shows every status code (301, 302, 307, 308), the time each hop took, and where the chain finally ends.

Why redirect chains matter for SEO and speed

Every extra redirect adds waiting time for visitors and can pass a little less search value to the final page. Long chains, redirect loops, temporary redirects that should be permanent, and links that drop from HTTPS to HTTP are common causes of lost rankings after a site move, an HTTPS switch or a redesign.

How to use it

  • Paste the address you want to test, with or without https://.
  • Press “Check redirects” and read the chain from the first hop to the last.
  • Fix anything marked “Fix” or “Improve”: the tip under each finding says how.

Tip: test the www and non-www versions of your address, and the http and https versions, to be sure they all end on one page after a single redirect.

Questions

What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain is when one address redirects to a second address that redirects again, and so on, before the final page loads. The ideal is no more than one redirect between the address people type and the page they see.

What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

301 and 308 mean the move is permanent, so search engines pass the old address’s value to the new one. 302, 303 and 307 mean the move is temporary, so search engines may keep showing the old address in results.

How many redirects will Google follow?

Google follows up to 10 redirects in a row, but long chains slow your pages and some other crawlers give up sooner. Aim for one redirect at most.

Does this tool store the addresses I check?

We keep the result for a few minutes so that repeating the same check is instant, and a plain count of how many checks were run. We never publish or share the addresses. If you ask for the report by email, see our privacy policy.

Can I check a page that needs a login?

No. The checker only reaches public pages, the way a search engine does. It cannot log in, and it will not follow a redirect to a private or internal network address.

Can Gorilla Vibe do this for me?

Yes. Gorilla Vibe, the Dubai digital marketing agency that made this free tool, offers marketing audits and growth sprints for businesses that want a senior team to handle it. Book a free call or contact the agency at thegorillavibe.com.

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