URL Redirection Chain Viewer
Trace and visualize all HTTP redirects from a starting URL to the final destination. Shows status codes, redirect types, headers, and timing information.
About URL Redirection Chain Viewer
The URL Redirection Chain Viewer is a powerful tool that allows you to trace and analyze all HTTP redirects from a starting URL to the final destination. It provides detailed information about each step in the redirect chain, including status codes, redirect types, response headers, and timing information.
Why Use This Tool
- SEO Analysis: Understand redirect chains that can impact your website's search engine rankings
- Performance Optimization: Identify unnecessary redirects that slow down page loading times
- Debugging: Troubleshoot redirect issues when setting up URL forwarding or content migrations
- Security Checks: Verify that redirects lead to expected destinations before clicking links
- HTTP Status Monitoring: Check the status codes returned by URLs and their redirect destinations
Common Redirect Status Codes
- 301 Moved Permanently - The requested resource has been permanently moved to a new URL
- 302 Found (Temporary Redirect) - The requested resource is temporarily located at a different URL
- 303 See Other - The response to the request can be found at another URL using a GET method
- 307 Temporary Redirect - The requested resource is temporarily located at another URL, using the same method
- 308 Permanent Redirect - The requested resource has been permanently moved to another URL, using the same method
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do too many redirects impact website performance?
Each redirect adds an additional HTTP request to the page loading process. The browser must make a new connection for each redirect, which increases the total time required to load the final page. Multiple redirects create a cumulative delay, known as "redirect chains," which can significantly impact page load times and user experience. Best practice is to minimize redirects and use direct links whenever possible.
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
A 301 redirect indicates that a page has been permanently moved to a new location. Search engines will transfer most of the SEO value from the old URL to the new one. A 302 redirect indicates a temporary move, signaling that the original URL will be available again in the future. Search engines will continue to index the original URL and not transfer the SEO value to the temporary destination. Use 301 for permanent changes and 302 for temporary changes.
How does this tool handle redirect loops?
Our tool includes protection against redirect loops by limiting the maximum number of redirects it will follow (default is 10, but you can adjust this). If a redirect loop is detected (the same URL appears twice in the chain), or if the maximum number of redirects is reached, the tool will stop processing and display an error message. This prevents the tool from getting stuck in an infinite loop and provides useful diagnostic information about the problematic redirect configuration.
Can I use this tool to check all links on my website?
This tool is designed to analyze individual URLs one at a time, not to scan an entire website. If you need to check all links on your website, you might want to consider using a site crawler or link checker tool that can scan multiple pages. However, you can use our tool in conjunction with a link extraction tool - export all links from your site, and then check each critical link individually using this redirect chain viewer to get detailed information about each redirect path.
How accurate is the timing information?
The timing information provided by this tool represents the actual time taken to complete each request, but it's important to note that these times are measured from our server. The actual time experienced by users may vary based on their geographical location, internet connection speed, and other factors. The relative timing between redirects is still valuable for identifying particularly slow redirects in the chain, but absolute values should be considered approximate.