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Redirect Tracker
Track full redirect chain for any URL
Track Redirect Chain
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Redirect Tracker
What is a redirect chain?+
When URL A redirects to B, B redirects to C, C redirects to D - that's a chain. Long chains slow page loads and dilute SEO value. Aim for direct redirects.
Why check redirect chains?+
Find SEO issues, debug long load times, identify accidental redirect loops, audit migrations, expand short URLs to see destinations.
What's the maximum redirects we follow?+
Up to 20 redirects to prevent infinite loops. If your URL has more than 20 redirects, you have a serious problem to fix immediately.
Are 301 and 302 different in chain?+
Yes! 301 = permanent (passes SEO). 302 = temporary (loses SEO). Mixed chains hurt SEO. Use only 301s for permanent moves.
How do redirect chains hurt SEO?+
Each hop loses ~10% link equity. Chain of 5 = 50% SEO loss. Each hop adds latency. Google may not crawl through long chains.
How to fix long redirect chains?+
Update old URLs to point directly to final destination. Skip intermediate hops. Tool shows all hops - update each to final URL.
What if redirect loops infinitely?+
Tool stops at 20 hops. Loops happen when A→B→A. Common cause: HTTPS redirect + non-www to www misconfiguration. Fix in server config.
Does HTTP to HTTPS redirect count?+
Yes, that's 1 hop. Add www → non-www = 2 hops. Better: configure single redirect that does both at once via 301.
Can I track JavaScript redirects?+
No, only HTTP-level redirects (301, 302, 303, 307, 308). JS redirects (window.location, meta refresh) require browser execution. Not tracked.
Is meta refresh redirect tracked?+
No. Meta refresh in HTML is also browser-level. We only track server HTTP redirects which are SEO-relevant.
How long should redirect chain be?+
Ideally 0-1 hops. 2 hops acceptable. 3+ hops indicates problems. Update URLs to point to final destination.
Can I track URL shorteners?+
Yes! bit.ly, t.co, is.gd, ow.ly all work. See actual destination behind shortened URL. Useful for security checks too.
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