Follow your links from start to finish. Our redirect checker online traces every hop to identify 301 permanent, 302 temporary, and malicious redirect loops.
AI Overview
A Redirect Checker follows a URL through every server-side jump to reach the final destination. It identifies the HTTP status code at each step. For 2026 SEO, using 301 redirects is critical to preserve link equity, while long redirect chains should be avoided to minimize latency and crawl budget waste.
A Redirect Chain occurs when there is more than one jump between the initial URL and the destination. For example, URL A → URL B → URL C. On ZKB Tracking, we recommend keeping these to a minimum. Each hop adds server latency and forces Googlebot to work harder to crawl your content.
SEO Tip: Always use 301 redirects for permanent changes. Avoid 302 redirects unless the change is genuinely temporary (like a 24-hour maintenance page), as 302s do not pass ranking authority.
If you see a "Too Many Redirects" error, you have a redirect loop. This happens when URL A points to URL B, but URL B points back to URL A. Use our trace tool to find exactly which hop is causing the cycle and update your .htaccess or Nginx config to break it.
Is a 301 redirect permanent?
Yes. 301 tells browsers and search engines that the URL has moved forever. It is the gold standard for site migrations.
What is a 307 redirect?
A 307 is a modern temporary redirect. It is similar to a 302 but ensures that the HTTP method (like POST) doesn't change.
How many hops are too many?
Ideally, you want 1 hop. Anything over 3 hops should be simplified to a direct redirect to improve page speed.