URL Redirect Checker: Trace URL Redirects

Check the redirect chain and final destination of a given URL. A useful tool for SEO professionals, web developers, and digital marketers.

URL Redirect Checker

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter the URL you want to trace in the input field.
  2. Click the "Trace URL" button to start the trace.
  3. The tool will follow all redirects and display the complete path.
  4. Each step shows the URL, status code, and the next location (if any).
  5. Use the "Copy Results" button to copy the redirect chain to your clipboard.

About URL Redirects

URL redirects are used to forward users from one web address to another. They're common for maintaining old links, tracking clicks, or simplifying complex URLs. This tool helps you understand the full path a URL takes, which can be useful for SEO analysis, troubleshooting, or security checks.

To learn more about the HTTP status codes you might encounter during redirects, check out our comprehensive guide to HTTP status codes.

What is URL Redirect Checking?

URL redirect checking is the process of tracing the path a URL takes through various redirects until it reaches its final destination. This tool allows you to see the entire redirect chain, including status codes and intermediate URLs, for any given web address.

Why Use a URL Redirect Checker?

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot redirect issues
  • Verify proper implementation of URL redirects
  • Identify potential SEO problems with redirects
  • Ensure users are being sent to the correct final URL

Examples and Use Cases

1. SEO Optimization

Check if old URLs are properly redirecting to new pages after a site restructure.

2. Link Auditing

Verify that shortened URLs or affiliate links are directing to the correct destinations.

3. Security Checks

Ensure that URLs are not redirecting to potentially malicious or unexpected websites.