HTTP Status & Redirect Checker
Enter a URL to see its HTTP status code and every redirect it passes through before landing on the final page. It's the fast way to catch broken links (404s), server errors (5xx), redirect chains, and http-to-https hops.
How to use the http status tool
- 1Enter a URL to check.
- 2Read the status of each hop in the redirect chain.
- 3Watch for long chains or loops that waste crawl budget.
- 4Fix broken or unnecessary redirects so pages resolve in one hop.
Frequently asked questions
What do HTTP status codes mean?
2xx means success, 3xx a redirect, 4xx a client error (like 404 not found), and 5xx a server error. For SEO you want live pages returning 200 and redirects using 301.
What's the difference between a 301 and a 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes ranking signals to the new URL; a 302 is temporary and may not. Use 301 when you've moved a page for good.
Why are redirect chains bad for SEO?
Each hop adds latency and dilutes signals, and long chains waste crawl budget. Redirect directly to the final URL in one hop wherever possible.
What is a redirect loop?
When URLs redirect to each other endlessly, so the page never loads. Browsers and crawlers give up, making the page inaccessible. This checker reveals loops in the chain.
Does this follow the whole chain?
Yes - it follows redirects hop by hop (up to a safe limit) and shows the status code at each step, ending on the final destination.
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