URL Redirect Checker
Analyze and trace URL redirects including 301, 302, meta refresh tags, and JavaScript redirects.
Why URL Redirects Matter for SEO
Properly implemented redirects are crucial for maintaining your website's search engine rankings and providing a seamless user experience. When pages move or change, using the right type of redirect ensures that both users and search engines can find your content.
Types of Redirects
301 Redirect (Permanent)
The 301 status code indicates that a page has permanently moved to a new location. This is the best option for SEO as it passes 90-99% of link equity (ranking power) to the redirected page.
302 Redirect (Temporary)
The 302 status code indicates that a page is temporarily located at a different URL. Use this only when the original URL will be restored, as it doesn't pass as much link equity.
Meta Refresh
A meta refresh is a type of redirect implemented on the page level using HTML meta tags instead of server headers. These are generally slower and less efficient for SEO than HTTP redirects.
JavaScript Redirects
Redirects implemented with JavaScript are typically not recommended for SEO purposes as search engines may not always execute the JavaScript code during crawling.
Common Redirect Issues
- Redirect Chains: When a URL redirects to another URL, which then redirects again. These slow down your site and dilute link equity.
- Redirect Loops: Pages that redirect in a circular pattern, never resolving to a final destination.
- Broken Redirects: Redirects pointing to 404 pages or error pages.
- Temporary Redirects for Permanent Changes: Using 302 redirects when 301 redirects would be more appropriate.
Use our redirect checker tool to identify these issues and ensure your website's redirect strategy optimizes both user experience and search engine visibility.