URL Redirect Tracer & Status Code Checker

Trace the exact path a URL takes, analyze every intermediate hop, inspect response headers, and view exact HTTP status codes (such as 301 Permanent Redirect, 302 Found, 307 Temporary Redirect, or 308 Permanent Redirect). This free tool is essential for identifying redirect chains, infinite redirect loops, and crawl blocks.

Why should you monitor redirect paths?

Redirects are a normal part of site migrations, domain consolidations, and URL updates. However, excessive intermediate hops (redirect chains) waste crawler budget, slow down page loading speed for real visitors, and dilute SEO link equity (PageRank). Loops, where URL A redirects to B and B redirects back to A, crash search bots and browser tabs. Tracing redirect chains ensures your migration signals are clean, secure, and SEO-friendly.

How to use this tool:

1. Enter the source URL you want to trace.
2. Press the "Trace Redirects" button.
3. Review the complete hop sequence, status codes, final destination URL, and response latencies.

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