Redirect checker
Follow an address step by step and see each redirect, with status code and time.
If you enter just the domain, the check starts with http://, so you can see whether visitors are redirected to https.
About this tool
A redirect sends the visitor from one address to another. It is used when a page has moved, when HTTP should become HTTPS and when the address should be standardised with or without www.
The tool follows the address one step at a time and shows the status code, address and response time for each step. If you enter just a domain, the check starts on HTTP so you can see whether visitors are redirected to HTTPS. The tool also tries the variant with and without www.
Ideally an address should reach its destination in a single redirect. Long chains slow the page down and can cause Google to pass on less link equity. Use 301 for permanent moves and 302 only when the move is temporary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
301 means the page has moved permanently, and Google transfers the ranking to the new address. 302 is temporary, and Google keeps the old address in search results.
What is a redirect loop?
Two addresses keep sending the visitor to each other indefinitely. The browser gives up and shows an error. This often happens when HTTPS rules clash with a proxy such as Cloudflare.
Should I use www or not?
It makes no difference to Google. What matters is that you pick one version and redirect the other to it with a 301.