Redirect Chain Checker

Visualize redirect chains

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HTTP Redirect Types

301 Moved Permanently

The resource has permanently moved to a new URL. Search engines transfer nearly all link equity (ranking power) to the new URL.

When to use:

Permanently moving a page to a new URL
Changing domain names
Consolidating duplicate content
After site restructuring

SEO Impact: Passes ~90-99% link equity

302 Found (Temporary)

The resource has temporarily moved. Search engines keep the original URL indexed and do not fully transfer link equity.

When to use:

A/B testing different pages
Temporary maintenance or downtime
Geo-targeting / language redirects
Temporary promotions

SEO Impact: Does not pass full link equity

307 Temporary Redirect

HTTP/1.1 equivalent of 302. Guarantees the request method and body will not change during redirection (e.g., POST stays POST).

When to use:

Temporary redirect where HTTP method must be preserved
API endpoint temporarily moved
Form submission redirects

SEO Impact: Same as 302 — temporary, no equity transfer

308 Permanent Redirect

HTTP/1.1 equivalent of 301. Permanently redirects while preserving the HTTP method (POST stays POST). Newer standard.

When to use:

Permanent redirect where HTTP method must be preserved
API versioning with permanent endpoint changes
Modern replacement for 301 on APIs

SEO Impact: Same as 301 — passes link equity

Redirect Chain Visualizer

Enter a chain of URLs (comma-separated) to visualize the redirect path. Select a redirect type for each hop.

URL Chain

Default Redirect Type

Quick Comparison

Feature	301	302	307	308
Duration	Permanent	Temporary	Temporary	Permanent
Link Equity	Yes	No	No	Yes
Preserves Method	May change	May change	Yes	Yes
HTTP Version	HTTP/1.0	HTTP/1.0	HTTP/1.1	HTTP/1.1
Cacheable	Yes	No*	No*	Yes
Best For	Pages, domains	A/B tests, geo	APIs, forms	APIs, forms

* Unless explicit Cache-Control headers are set

How to Use Redirect Chain Checker

Enter URLs

Enter redirect chain URLs.

Visualize

See the redirect chain diagram.

Learn

Understand each redirect type.

Why Choose AllTools Redirect Chain Checker?

✓ Chain visualization
✓ 301/302/307/308
✓ SEO impact
✓ Chain warnings
✓ HTTP/HTTPS check
✓ No data stored

Related Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are redirect chains bad? ▼

Each redirect adds latency and can lose link equity. Keep chains under 3 hops for best SEO performance.

What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects? ▼

A 301 is permanent and passes full link equity. A 302 is temporary and may not transfer SEO value to the new URL.

Does this work on mobile? ▼

Yes. All AllTools tools are fully responsive and work on phones and tablets.

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