Redirect Loop Checker & Path Tracer
Trace full HTTP redirect chains, inspect 301/302 status codes, and debug circular redirect loops in real time.
Technical HTTP Redirection Analysis
Inspect the full hop-by-hop HTTP execution path of any URL. This tool analyzes server response headers (301 Moved Permanently, 302 Found, 307 Temporary, 308 Permanent), verifies HTTPS protocol upgrades, and flags circular redirect loops before they impact your site's SEO.
Key Diagnostic Capabilities
- Hop-by-hop HTTP status code inspection (200, 301, 302, 307, 308, 404, 500)
- Automatic circular redirect loop detection
- Expanded destination tracer for shortened links (bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl)
- Verification of canonical and SSL/TLS (HTTP to HTTPS) migrations
- Client-side diagnostic stream with zero server data retention
Frequently Asked Questions
How do redirect chains hurt SEO and page speed?
Each redirect hop introduces an additional DNS lookup, TCP handshake, and TLS negotiation round-trip. Chains of 3 or more redirects waste search engine crawl budget and delay First Contentful Paint (FCP) for mobile visitors.
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect for ranking value?
A 301 (Moved Permanently) passes page rank and link equity to the destination URL. A 302 (Found / Temporary) preserves ranking signals on the original URL because search engines assume the redirect is only temporary.
How do I fix a 'Too Many Redirects' (ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS) loop?
Redirect loops typically occur when HTTP-to-HTTPS rules conflict with your CDN (e.g., Cloudflare Flexible SSL pointing to an HTTPS server) or when URL rewrite rules create a circular loop between non-www and www versions.
Can this tool trace shortened affiliate and tracking links?
Yes. The tool follows all intermediate tracking parameters (UTMs, affiliate networks, and click identifiers) through each hop until it reaches the final destination status 200 response.