# Redirect Checker

URL: https://tools.otaku-dojo.com/en/redirect-checker
Updated: 2026-10-03

The Redirect Checker starts at your URL and follows each HTTP redirect (301, 302, 303, 307, 308) step by step, listing every hop's URL, status code, target and response time until the final page. Use it to confirm http → https and www redirects happen in a single hop, catch temporary 302s that should be 301s, and detect redirect loops.

## How to use the Redirect Checker

1. Enter a URL (https:// is optional) and press "Check".
2. The top shows the number of redirects, final status code, total time and final URL.
3. "Redirect chain" lists every hop: green is 200 or permanent, yellow is temporary, red is an error.

## Specs & key facts

- **Status codes**: 301, 302, 303, 307, 308 and the final 2xx / 4xx / 5xx
- **Max hops**: 10, with loop detection
- **Shows**: URL, status code, Location and response time for each hop
- **Not followed**: JavaScript and meta refresh redirects
- **Limits**: Public URLs only, 20 checks per minute
- **Price**: Free, no sign-up

## Examples: One hop for http and one for www (should be merged)

```text
http://example.com
```

→

```text
#1 301 http://example.com → https://example.com/
#2 301 https://example.com/ → https://www.example.com/
#3 200 https://www.example.com/
```

## FAQ

### My browser redirects but the tool shows none. Why?

It is probably a JavaScript or <meta http-equiv="refresh"> redirect. This tool only follows HTTP redirects, which search engines handle best — consider switching to a server-side 301.

### Which redirect should I use when changing domains?

A 301 (or 308) permanent redirect, mapping every old URL to its matching new URL rather than sending everything to the home page.

### Why does it say the URL points to a private network address?

For security the tool never connects to localhost, private IPs or reserved addresses, and stops if a redirect leads there.