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Tools / URL redirect tracer

URL redirect tracer

Follow full URL redirection hops step-by-step. Uncover destination links, detect infinite redirect loops, and verify affiliate or shortened URL paths.

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About this tool

Many URLs do not go straight to their destination — they pass through one or more redirects (301, 302, 307 and others) first. This tracer follows the full chain hop by hop, showing each URL and its HTTP status, so you can see exactly where a link ends up.

That is invaluable for several jobs: revealing where a shortened or affiliate link actually leads before you click, spotting redirect loops that break a page, and confirming that a 301 you set up points where it should. A long or looping chain also hurts SEO and speed, so seeing it laid out helps you fix it.

Use it to unshorten a suspicious link safely, audit your own redirects, or debug why a URL is not reaching its target. Each hop’s status code tells you whether the redirect is permanent, temporary or an error.

Frequently asked questions

What does the redirect tracer show?
Each hop in a URL’s redirect chain with its HTTP status code, from the original link through to the final destination.
Can it reveal where a shortened link goes?
Yes. It follows the redirects to show the final destination, so you can see where a shortened or affiliate link leads before visiting it.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302?
A 301 is a permanent redirect (passing SEO value to the target), while a 302 or 307 is temporary. The tracer labels each hop so you can confirm the right type is used.
Can it detect redirect loops?
Yes. A chain that never resolves indicates a loop, which the tracer surfaces so you can fix it.

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