Redirect Checker
Check HTTP status codes, identify redirect chains, and analyze redirect paths.
⚠️ Important Note: Due to browser security policies (CORS), this tool checks redirects within tyzo.in only. For external websites, use online redirect checker tools or browser extensions. We explain why below.
Examples: /old-page, /tools/seo, /about (no domain needed)
What is a Redirect Checker and Why Do You Need One?
Let me tell you about an ecommerce store owner who lost 40% of their organic traffic overnight. They redesigned their website and changed all product URLs without setting up proper redirects. Customers clicking old links saw "404 Page Not Found" and left. Their business bled money for two weeks before they figured out the problem.
Regular redirect checking would have prevented this disaster.
💡 What Are HTTP Redirects?
Redirects automatically send visitors from one URL to another. They're essential when you:
- 🔄 Move a page — /old-article → /new-article
- 🌐 Change domain — oldsite.com → newsite.com
- 🔒 Upgrade to HTTPS — http:// → https://
- 📁 Restructure your site — /category/post → /blog/post
- 🛍️ Remove a product — Redirect to similar product or category
📊 Real Impact of Broken Redirects:
- 📉 Lost traffic — 404 errors kill user trust and search rankings
- 💰 Lost revenue — Customers can't find products they searched for
- 🔗 Lost backlinks — Other sites linking to your old URLs waste their value
- ⏱️ Wasted crawl budget — Google spends time on broken URLs instead of your good content
HTTP Status Codes Explained (Cheat Sheet)
✅ 2xx - Success
- 200 OK — Page loads normally. No redirect.
🔄 3xx - Redirects
- 301 Moved Permanently — Permanent redirect. Passes SEO value.
- 302 Found — Temporary redirect. Does NOT pass SEO value.
- 307 Temporary Redirect — Modern 302 alternative.
- 308 Permanent Redirect — Modern 301 alternative.
❌ 4xx - Client Errors
- 404 Not Found — Page doesn't exist. Fix with redirect.
- 410 Gone — Page permanently removed.
- 403 Forbidden — Access denied.
⚠️ 5xx - Server Errors
- 500 Internal Server Error — Server problem.
- 503 Service Unavailable — Site down for maintenance.
How to Use This Redirect Checker (Step by Step)
- Enter a URL path — Use paths like
/old-pageor/tools/seo(no domain needed). - Click "Check Redirect" — The tool fetches the HTTP status code.
- Review the results:
- ✅ 200 OK — Page is accessible, no redirect needed
- 🔄 301/302 Redirect — Shows where it redirects to
- ❌ 404 Not Found — Page missing, needs a redirect
- Fix issues — Set up proper redirects for any 404 errors or broken chains.
💡 Why This Tool Works Only for tyzo.in:
Browser security policies (CORS - Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) prevent JavaScript from checking external websites. This protects you from malicious sites stealing your data. To check external sites, use:
- 🔧 Redirect Path browser extension (Chrome/Firefox)
- 🌐 Online redirect checkers (Redirect-checker.org, HTTPStatus.io)
- 🛠️ SEO tools (Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush)
7 Practical Examples (Real SEO Scenarios)
🔄 Example 1: Website Migration (HTTP to HTTPS)
Scenario: Moving site from http:// to https://
Old URL: http://tyzo.in/tool/redirect-checker
Redirect to: https://tyzo.in/tool/redirect-checker
Status: 301 Permanent Redirect ✅
Why it matters: 301 redirects pass 90-99% of SEO value to the new URL.
📝 Example 2: Blog Post URL Change
Scenario: Updating blog post slug from /blog/2024/seo-tips to /blog/seo-tips
Old URL: /blog/2024/seo-tips
Redirect to: /blog/seo-tips
Status: 301 Permanent Redirect ✅
Pro tip: Remove dates from URLs for evergreen content.
🛍️ Example 3: Ecommerce Product Discontinued
Scenario: A product is discontinued, but similar products exist.
Old URL: /product/old-model-saree
Redirect to: /category/sarees (category page with similar products)
Status: 301 Permanent Redirect ✅
Better than 404: Keeps customers on your site instead of leaving.
🎯 Example 4: A/B Testing (Temporary Redirect)
Scenario: Testing two versions of a landing page for 2 weeks.
Original URL: /landing-page
Temporary redirect to: /landing-page-v2
Status: 302 Temporary Redirect ⏳
Why 302: Search engines keep the original URL indexed.
🌐 Example 5: Domain Change (Complete Site Move)
Scenario: Moving from oldbrand.com to newbrand.com
Old URL: oldbrand.com/about
Redirect to: newbrand.com/about
Status: 301 Permanent Redirect ✅
Critical: Set up server-level redirects for entire domain.
🔗 Example 6: Broken Redirect Chain
Scenario (BAD): A → 301 → B → 302 → C → 200
Problems: Multiple redirects slow down page load, waste crawl budget, lose SEO value.
Fix: Update to direct redirect: A → 301 → C
Status to check: Look for chains longer than 2 redirects.
❌ Example 7: Broken 404 Page
Scenario: A page was deleted without a redirect.
URL checked: /old-product
Status: 404 Not Found ❌
Fix: Set up 301 redirect to relevant category or homepage.
Pro tip: Check Google Search Console for 404 errors monthly.
5 Common Redirect Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
The problem: Multiple redirects slow down page load and waste SEO value.
Example: /old → /older → /new (2 hops)
Fix: Update to direct redirect: /old → /new
Tools to find chains: Screaming Frog, Redirect Path extension.
The problem: Infinite loop. Page never loads. Search engines can't access content.
Example: /page1 redirects to /page2, /page2 redirects back to /page1
Fix: Review your redirect rules and break the loop by removing one redirect.
The problem: 302 redirects do NOT pass SEO value (link equity).
Example: Using 302 for a permanent domain change.
Fix: Use 301 for all permanent redirects. Use 302 only for temporary (under 30 days).
The problem: Sending users to unrelated content increases bounce rate.
Example: /red-shoes redirects to homepage instead of /shoes
Fix: Redirect to the most relevant page possible. If nothing matches, use a category page.
The problem: Your site links to old URLs, creating unnecessary redirect hops.
Example: Navigation menu still links to /old-page instead of /new-page
Fix: After setting up redirects, update all internal links to point directly to final URLs.
5 Best Practices for Managing Redirects
1. Always use 301 for permanent moves
Preserves SEO value. Tell Google the page has moved permanently.
2. Keep redirect chains to 1 hop maximum
Direct redirects are fastest and preserve the most SEO value.
3. Document all redirects
Maintain a spreadsheet of old URLs and their new destinations.
4. Test redirects after implementation
Always verify redirects work before announcing changes.
5. Monitor for 404 errors monthly
Use Google Search Console to find and fix broken pages.
How to Set Up Redirects (By Platform)
📁 Apache (.htaccess)
Redirect 301 /old-page /new-page
🌐 Nginx
rewrite ^/old-page$ /new-page permanent;
📝 WordPress
Use plugins: Redirection, Rank Math SEO, Yoast SEO Premium
🛍️ Shopify
Online Store → Navigation → URL Redirects
⚡ PHP
header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently");
header("Location: /new-page");
📄 HTML (Meta Refresh)
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=/new-page">
⚠️ Not recommended for SEO. Use server-level redirects instead.
When NOT to Use Redirects
- 📝 Content that should stay deleted — Use 410 Gone status instead of redirecting to irrelevant pages.
- 🔄 Frequent A/B tests — Use canonical tags or JavaScript instead of redirects.
- 📱 Mobile device detection — Use responsive design instead of device-specific redirects.
- 🌐 Geo-targeting — Use hreflang or IP detection instead of redirects when possible.
- 🔗 Affiliate links — Redirects may affect affiliate tracking. Use direct links or specialized tracking.
Industry-Specific Redirect Use Cases
🔍 SEO Agencies
Audit client sites for broken redirects, chains, and SEO value loss.
🛍️ Ecommerce
Manage discontinued products, category restructuring, seasonal redirects.
📝 Publishing/Blogs
Handle URL changes, content consolidation, domain migrations.
🏢 Enterprise
Manage rebranding, subsidiary acquisitions, website consolidations.
📱 Mobile Apps
Deep link redirects, app-to-web navigation, campaign tracking.
📧 Email Marketing
Track click-throughs with redirect-based tracking pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browser security policies (CORS) prevent JavaScript from making requests to other domains. This protects you from malicious sites. To check external redirects, use browser extensions like "Redirect Path" or online tools like HTTPStatus.io.
301 (Permanent): Passes 90-99% of SEO value. Use for permanent moves.
302 (Temporary): Does NOT pass SEO value. Use for temporary redirects only.
Yes. Each redirect adds an HTTP request-response cycle (typically 50-200ms). Keep redirect chains to 1 hop maximum for best performance.
Use Google Search Console (Coverage report), Screaming Frog SEO Spider, or Ahrefs Site Audit. These tools crawl your entire site and flag 404 errors.
A redirect chain is when URL A redirects to B, which redirects to C, which finally loads. Each hop slows down page load and loses SEO value. Aim for direct redirects only.
No. Proper 301 redirects consolidate duplicate URLs to one canonical version. That's actually how you FIX duplicate content.
Google can discover and follow new redirects within hours, but it may take days or weeks for search results to fully update.
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no credit card, no hidden fees. Forever.
Alternative Tools for External Redirect Checking
🔧 Redirect Path (Chrome Extension)
Shows redirect chain, status codes, and response times right in your browser.
🌐 HTTPStatus.io
Online tool to check redirects on any URL worldwide.
🛠️ Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Crawls entire websites and reports all redirects, chains, and loops.
📊 Google Search Console
Shows 404 errors and redirect issues found during Google's crawl.