Trace Redirect Chains
The checker follows a bounded number of redirects and records each hop. This helps reveal unexpected intermediate URLs, temporary redirects and destinations that do not match the canonical URL you intended.
Understand Common Redirect Codes
301 and 308 generally represent permanent moves, while 302 and 307 are commonly used for temporary redirects. The right status depends on the situation; the tool reports the response rather than assuming every redirect is an error.
Why Long Chains Should Be Cleaned Up
Multiple hops add latency and make migrations harder to maintain. Where practical, update internal links and redirect rules so an old URL points directly to the final intended destination.
Use Redirect Checks During Migrations
Test representative old URLs, HTTP-to-HTTPS behavior, www/non-www variants and renamed pages after a migration. A working homepage redirect does not prove that every old deep URL reaches the correct replacement.
Free to Use Without an Account
This SEO Mentor tool is available without registration, subscriptions or credit packs. It uses the information you enter or public website data needed for the check and does not turn unavailable third-party metrics into invented numbers.