SearchLaneRedirect checker
Enter an address to follow every redirect to the final page — with the status of each hop and what to fix in the chain.
| http://example.com/old | 301 |
| https://example.com/old | 302 |
| https://example.com/new | 200 |
| Chain | 2 hops |
Example result, not real data
What it shows
- Every hopEach address in the chain with its status code: 301 and 308 are permanent, 302, 303 and 307 are temporary.
- Chains and loopsMore than one redirect in a row wastes crawl budget and slows the page. Loops never reach a page at all.
- Final pageWhether the chain ends on a working https page or on an error.
How to use the Redirect Checker
- Paste an addressStart from the old URL, a short link or the http:// version of a page.
- Follow the chainEach hop is listed with its status code until the checker reaches the final page.
- Shorten itPoint links, sitemaps and old redirects straight to the final https address.
Why it matters
Redirects are how a site keeps its rankings through a redesign, a move to https or a new URL structure. Done right, the old address hands its links and history to the new one.
Done wrong, they quietly cost traffic: a temporary 302 where a 301 was meant, chains that grow with every migration, or a loop that leaves crawlers with nothing to index.
Guide
Questions
301 or 302 — which should I use?
Use 301 (or 308) when a page has moved for good: Google moves its rankings to the new address. Use 302 or 307 only for short, temporary moves.
How many redirects are too many?
One is ideal. Google follows up to 10 hops, but every extra hop slows users down and can leak link value. Point old links straight to the final address.
Why does the checker show a different result from my browser?
Browsers cache redirects, especially 301s. The checker always starts fresh, like a crawler does.
Do redirects lose link value?
A single permanent redirect passes almost all of it. Long chains are where value and crawl attention start to leak.
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