Free Tool
Redirect Chain Tester
Follow redirect hops and identify chain length issues affecting SEO and page speed.
Chain tracing
Hop analysis
SEO impact
Redirect Hops
Counts how many redirects occur before reaching the final URL.
Status Codes
Identifies 301, 302, and other redirect types in the chain.
SEO Impact
Each hop loses link equity and slows page load.
Why Redirect Chains Hurt SEO
Each redirect hop loses 10-15% of link equity. Long chains waste crawl budget, slow page load, and dilute rankings.
10-15%Equity lost per hop
2 maxRecommended hops
301Best redirect type
Common Issues This Tool Detects
Long redirect chains
More than 2 hops significantly impact SEO and UX.
Using 302 instead of 301
302 is temporary; use 301 for permanent moves.
Redirect loops
URLs pointing back to each other cause crawl failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many redirects are too many?
Keep chains to 1-2 hops maximum. More than 3 is problematic.
When should I use 301 vs 302?
Use 301 for permanent URL changes, 302 only for truly temporary redirects.