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Domain Redirect Chain Checker
Follow redirect hops and display status codes and final destination.
Domain Redirect Chain Checker
Follow each redirect hop (HTTP status + Location) until the final destination.
Tip: Best practice is a single 301 redirect to your canonical HTTPS URL.
About Domain Redirect Chain Checker
See every redirect hop from a starting URL to the final destination.
What this tool does
Redirect Chain Checker follows your redirects step-by-step and shows status codes and Location targets. It helps diagnose slow chains, mixed HTTP/HTTPS, and host inconsistencies.
Why it matters
Long redirect chains slow down users and crawlers. Ideally, you want one clean redirect to your canonical HTTPS URL.
Best practice
- Use a single 301 redirect to the canonical URL.
- Avoid multiple hops (HTTP → HTTPS → www). Combine them into one.
- Keep internal links pointing directly to the final URL.
FAQ
How many redirects are too many?
Aim for 0–1. Two or more can add latency and reduce crawl efficiency.
What status code is best?
301 for permanent moves, 302/307 for temporary. Most canonical redirects should be 301.
Related tools
Pro tip: pair this tool with Domain Authority Checker and Domain Age Checker for a faster SEO workflow.