Redirect Checker
& HTTP Status Check
Find out how a public URL responds before you change a link or redirect. This checker shows the first HTTP status and the destination supplied by the server when it returns a redirect.
Enter the exact URL you want to check
This is a live first-response check. It does not follow redirects, change the target website or test private URLs.
How to use this tool
Paste the exact URL
Include the protocol and path. Use the old URL when checking a move, or the address currently used in a link.
Read the first response
Review the HTTP status and any destination shown. The checker stops after this response.
Check the next URL
If a redirect is returned, run a separate check on the destination to understand what happens next.
What does the response tell you?
A page response
The returned status describes the first response to the checked URL. Confirm that it matches how you expect that address to behave.
A redirect destination
When a server supplies a Location header, the tool displays that destination. Check whether it is the page the visitor should reach.
The route after a move
A single response cannot describe a longer redirect chain. Check subsequent addresses separately when investigating a longer route.
| If you find this | Next step |
|---|---|
| A redirect is returned | Check that the destination is relevant, then test that address separately. |
| The original URL no longer works | Confirm whether the page should exist, redirect elsewhere or remain unavailable. |
| The result differs from a browser visit | Browsers can follow redirects automatically. Compare the first server response with the final page you see. |
This is a first-response checker. It does not follow the complete chain, rewrite redirects or test private URLs. Keep a record of the original address and each destination when reviewing a website move.
Your questions, answered
Does this redirect checker follow every redirect?
No. It shows the first response and the redirect destination if one is supplied. Test the next URL separately to continue your investigation.
Can it change a redirect on my website?
No. The tool reads the response. Redirect changes need to be made through the website, server or relevant hosting configuration.
Why do I see a different page in my browser?
A browser can follow a redirect to its destination. This tool shows the initial response so you can review that step separately.
Can I use it to check old blog or product URLs?
Yes, if the URLs are publicly accessible. Check each old address and confirm that any destination fits what someone following that link expects.
Does a redirect fix every problem after a migration?
A website move also needs checks of content, links, canonicals, indexing settings and other changed features. Use this tool as one part of that review.
What should I check after updating a redirect?
Run the original URL again, inspect its destination, and check that important links lead visitors to the intended page.
Planning a website move?
Bring your old and new URLs to the discussion. We can help plan the migration checks and the work needed around the redirects.