Redirect Checker

Check URL redirects, HTTP status codes and redirect destinations quickly and easily.

About This Redirect Checker

The FreeITTools Redirect Checker helps you inspect a URL and understand whether it redirects to another address. Redirects are commonly used when websites move pages, change domains or update URL structures.

Common HTTP Redirects

  • 301 Moved Permanently – Indicates that a URL has permanently moved to another location.
  • 302 Found – Commonly used for a temporary redirect.
  • 307 Temporary Redirect – Preserves the original request method during a temporary redirect.
  • 308 Permanent Redirect – Permanent redirect that preserves the original request method.

Why Check Redirects?

Redirect checks can help website owners, developers and SEO professionals identify unexpected URL changes, redirect chains and common URL configuration problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL redirect?

A URL redirect automatically sends a visitor from one URL to another URL.

What is a 301 redirect?

A 301 redirect indicates that a page or URL has permanently moved to another location.

What is a 302 redirect?

A 302 redirect generally indicates that the requested resource is temporarily available at another URL.

Does this tool store my URL?

No. The tool does not require registration and does not intentionally store the URL entered into the form.