HTTP Status and Redirect Checker
Check the HTTP status of any URL instantly with our free HTTP status & redirect checker. Review all response headers, client errors, and redirects.
What is redirect chain?
URLs are redirected for a number of different reasons, but some of them can be malicious. Usually, redirects are added after pages are deleted, a site is moved to a new domain, a site is moved to HTTPS, the URL of a page is changed, two or more websites are merged into one, etc.
Redirect chains can result in increased page load times and also lead to pages being excluded from Google's index. Some redirects can also send you to unexpected pages, which could be harmful to your online security.
What are the different redirecting types?
FAQ
Why do I need to track my URL?
There are several reasons to check redirects. You might want to ensure your links don't have unnecessary redirect chains, which slow down page loads and confuse search engines. You may want to verify where a shortened or unfamiliar link leads to avoid phishing or malware. Or maybe you're a marketer or site builder making sure your campaigns point to the correct pages. Whatever the reason, this tool helps you confirm that every redirect works exactly as intended.
Do too many redirects affect website performance or SEO?
Yes. Each redirect adds an extra HTTP request, which increases load times and can dilute link equity (PageRank). Long redirect chains are a common cause of slow sites and crawling inefficiencies. With performance-focused hosting like Kinsta, you can reduce redirect latency using server-level redirects instead of plugin-based ones, improving both speed and SEO.
How can I fix or minimize redirects on my WordPress site?
Audit your internal links to ensure they point directly to the final URLs. Update old slugs or menu items, and avoid chaining redirects (like /a → /b → /c). If you're hosting on Kinsta, you can manage redirects directly in MyKinsta at the server level, which is faster and more reliable than using WordPress plugins.
What's the difference between a 301, 302, and 307 redirect?
A 301 redirect is permanent and tells search engines to transfer ranking signals to the new URL.
A 302 (temporary) and 307 (temporary, HTTP 1.1-compliant) tell browsers the move isn't permanent. For SEO and performance, use 301s when URLs change for good.
How do redirects relate to my hosting setup?
Redirects can be handled at different levels: server, CMS, CDN, or plugin. Handling them at the server level (as Kinsta does) is fastest and most efficient, since the request never needs to reach WordPress. This reduces PHP processing, saves resources, and delivers smoother user experiences.