Free Redirect Checker
Check for redirects, redirect chains, and HTTP-to-HTTPS configuration.
How does your site compare?
Sites with clean redirect configurations (no chains, HTTP→HTTPS working) load 200-500ms faster on first visit.
Based on URL resolution testing, comparing original and final URLs, and checking redirect configuration.
Your URL resolves cleanly with no redirect chains and proper HTTP→HTTPS redirection.
How to fix this
Ensure all redirects are 301 (permanent), eliminate chains, and set up HTTP→HTTPS redirects.
- 1Set up a 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS for all URLs.
- 2Choose either www or non-www and redirect the other to your preferred version.
- 3Eliminate redirect chains — each URL should redirect directly to the final destination.
- 4Update internal links to point directly to the final URL (avoid triggering redirects unnecessarily).
- 5Test redirects using browser developer tools (Network tab) or curl -I.
Quick tips by platform
WordPress: Use the Redirection plugin or add redirect rules to .htaccess.
Wix: Go to SEO → URL Redirect Manager to set up 301 redirects.
Squarespace: Settings → URL Mappings to create 301 redirects.
Shopify: Settings → Navigation → URL Redirects for managing redirects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a redirect?
A redirect automatically sends visitors and search engines from one URL to another. Common types: 301 (permanent), 302 (temporary), 307 (temporary), and 308 (permanent).
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
A 301 redirect tells search engines the page has permanently moved — link equity transfers to the new URL. A 302 is temporary — search engines keep indexing the original URL. Use 301 for permanent moves.
Are redirect chains bad?
Yes. Each redirect adds latency (100-300ms). Chains of 3+ redirects slow down page loading and can cause search engines to stop following the chain. Aim for direct redirects.
Should HTTP redirect to HTTPS?
Absolutely. All HTTP URLs should 301 redirect to their HTTPS equivalent. This ensures visitors always use the secure version and prevents duplicate content in search engines.
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