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Redirect Path Tracer

Follow a URL's full redirect chain, hop by hop, with every status code, so you can catch long chains, loops, and broken redirects.

We follow the redirects server-side through Numarr's own fetcher and report each hop's status code.

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Redirects are where SEO value leaks

Long chains and stray 302s quietly cost you rankings and speed. Our team maps and fixes them site-wide.

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How to use the redirect path tracer

  1. Paste the URL you want to check.
  2. Click Trace redirects to follow the chain to its final destination.
  3. Review each hop and status code, and fix any chains, loops, or errors that show up.

What is a redirect chain?

A redirect chain is when a URL redirects to another URL, which redirects to another, and so on before reaching the final page. Each hop has a status code, like 301 for a permanent redirect or 302 for a temporary one. This tool follows the whole chain so you can see exactly where a URL ends up and how many steps it takes.

Why redirect chains matter

Every extra redirect adds a little delay and can dilute the ranking signals passed to the final page. Ideally a URL redirects just once, straight to its destination. Long chains, temporary 302s used where a 301 belongs, and redirect loops are all worth catching and fixing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a redirect?

A rule that sends one URL to a different URL. The most common types are 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary).

What's the difference between a 301 and a 302?

A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes ranking signals; use it for moved pages. A 302 is temporary and is often used by mistake.

Why do redirect chains hurt SEO?

Each hop adds latency and can lose a little of the ranking signal passed along. Aim for a single redirect straight to the destination.

What is a redirect loop?

When URLs redirect back and forth endlessly, so the page never loads. It needs to be fixed at the server or CMS level.

How many redirects are too many?

Aim for zero or one. More than a couple of hops in a chain is worth simplifying.

Does a redirect pass SEO value?

A 301 passes most ranking signals to the destination. Long chains can lose some of that value along the way.

Why couldn't a URL be traced?

The site may block automated requests, or be temporarily unreachable. Try again in a moment, or check the URL.

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