This tool is designed to check the HTTP status of a redirect. You can use it for redirect troubleshooting, identify redirect chains, or verify canonical URLs. This tool does not follow JavaScript or “Meta Refresh” redirects, only HTTP redirects. To get started enter a redirecting URL into the box above and click “Check Redirects”.
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HTTP Status | Description |
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200 | OK – Followed & Indexed by Search Engines |
301 | Moved Permanently – Followed by Search Engines. [best practice] |
302 | Moved Temporarily – Followed by Search Engines With Weak/Delayed Signal. [not best practice] |
308 | Permanent Redirect – Followed by Search Engines |
404 | Not Found – Not Followed by Search Engines |