Use this tool to review a URL and understand what to check when investigating redirects. Browser security may prevent a client-side tool from reading HTTP status codes or the full redirect chain for arbitrary websites.

Redirect Checker

Inspect a URL's final destination and redirect behavior where browser security permits.

Input Section

URL to Check (required)

Redirect Check Result

Insights / Tips

Browser security and CORS can prevent access to redirect response headers.
A failed check may reflect browser restrictions rather than a broken URL.
For complete redirect chains and status codes, use a server-side HTTP checker.

What this tool can do

URL validation: check that the supplied address is an absolute HTTP or HTTPS URL.
Destination review: open the URL in a browser to inspect where it leads.
Troubleshooting guidance: learn what to check for redirect chains, loops, and status codes.
Clear status limitations: avoid reporting unverified HTTP results as confirmed.

How to use the redirect checker

Enter the URL you want to inspect.
Click Check Redirect.
Review the URL and the guidance provided by the tool.
Open the URL in a new tab to inspect its destination.
Use a server-side HTTP checker or command-line tool to confirm each status code and redirect hop.

Important notes

Cross-origin browser restrictions can prevent access to redirect headers and full redirect chains.
A browser-only check should not claim an exact HTTP status unless it has actually verified it.
When changing redirects, test old and new URLs and avoid loops or unnecessary chains.

Frequently asked questions

What is a redirect?

A redirect sends a browser or crawler from one URL to another.

What is the difference between 301 and 302?

A 301 indicates a permanent redirect, while a 302 indicates a temporary redirect.

What is a redirect chain?

A chain occurs when one URL redirects through one or more additional URLs before reaching the final destination.

Can this tool verify the exact status code?

Not reliably for arbitrary domains in browser-only mode. Use a server-side checker for exact status codes and redirect hops.