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Redirect checker and HTTP status codes

A redirect sends whoever visits one address to another; the HTTP status code says how: 301 if it's permanent, 302 if it's temporary, 404 if the page doesn't exist. Enter a URL and see every hop to the final page, with its code.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?

A 301 is permanent: Google passes the old page's authority to the new one and shows the new one. A 302 is temporary: Google keeps showing the old one. If you move a page for good, use 301 (or 308).

How many redirects in a row are too many?

Ideally one. Google follows up to 10, but every hop makes the page slower and some bots give up sooner. If you have a chain, point the first redirect straight at the last address.

How do I set up a 301 redirect?

In WordPress, with a plugin such as Redirection or Rank Math. On Apache, in .htaccess: Redirect 301 /old https://yoursite.com/new. On nginx: return 301 https://yoursite.com/new;. Then check it here.

Why should www and non-www lead to the same place?

For Google they're different addresses. If both answer with the same page, Google sees duplicate content and splits the authority between them. Pick one and 301-redirect the other.

What do 404 and 410 mean?

404: the page doesn't exist. 410: it was removed on purpose, and Google drops it a bit faster. If the page moved, a 301 to the new one is better.

Can I check someone else's site?

Yes: we only do what a browser would do, request the page. We never send data or submit forms.

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