What redirect status codes are supported?

Supports 301 (permanent), 302 (temporary), 303 (see other), 307 (temporary), 308 (permanent), and all other 3xx status codes.

What's the maximum number of hops?

Default maximum is 10 hops to prevent infinite redirect loops. Adjustable in settings.

Why do some URLs fail to trace?

CORS restrictions may prevent tracing certain URLs. Use server-side proxies or CORS-friendly URLs for testing.

Can it trace HTTPS to HTTP redirects?

Browser security policies block downgrading from HTTPS to HTTP, so such redirects may not be fully traceable.

Free Online URL Redirect Tracer

Q: How does URL redirect tracing work?

The tool sends HTTP requests and follows 3xx redirect responses, recording each hop's URL, status code, and Location header until reaching the final target or max hops.

Q: Is data uploaded to a server?

Redirect tracing requires requests to target URLs, but this tool doesn't store any tracing data. Results are displayed locally only.

📌 This tool has been merged into redirect checker. Please use the new version.

Pure Frontend · Redirect Chain Tracking · Status Code Analysis · Response Headers

Zero Dependencies · Works Offline

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What Can the URL Redirect Tracer Do?

The URL Redirect Tracer is an online tool for tracking URL redirect chains. Enter a URL (like a short link), and the tool follows 3xx redirects hop by hop, recording each hop's URL, HTTP status code, and Location header until reaching the final target page. Helps you understand short link destinations, SEO redirect chains, and redirect loops.

Core Features

Redirect Tracking: Follow 3xx redirects hop by hop, recording the full chain
Status Code Analysis: Show HTTP status codes for each hop (301/302/307/308)
Response Headers: Display Location header and other key headers per hop
Chain Visualization: Clear redirect chain diagram at a glance
Export Results: Copy or download the trace report

How to Use

Step 1: Enter the URL to trace.

Step 2: Click "Trace".

Step 3: Review the redirect chain with URLs and status codes.

Step 4: Copy the chain or download the report.

Use Cases

Short URL Resolution

Check the real destination of bit.ly, t.co, and other short URLs for safety.

SEO Audit

Check 301/302 redirect chains to optimize redirect depth and avoid SEO weight loss.

Security Check

Trace suspicious URL redirect paths to identify phishing or malicious sites.

Config Debugging

Verify server redirect rules work as expected.

Extended Knowledge

HTTP redirects use 3xx status codes to tell clients a resource has moved. 301 means permanent redirect (search engines transfer weight to new URL); 302 means temporary redirect (weight stays at original URL). Long redirect chains (3+ hops) slow page loading and hurt SEO. Common chain: short URL service → intermediate page → final target. CORS policies may limit cross-origin redirect tracing in browsers; some URLs may need server-side tools.

FAQ

How does redirect tracing work?

The tool sends HTTP requests following 3xx responses, recording each hop's URL, status code, and Location header until reaching the final target or max hops.

What status codes are supported?

Supports 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, and all other 3xx status codes.

Is data uploaded to a server?

Tracing requires requests to target URLs, but no data is stored. Results display locally only.

What's the max hops?

Default maximum is 10 hops to prevent infinite loops. Adjustable in settings.

Why do some URLs fail?

CORS restrictions may prevent tracing. Use server-side proxies or CORS-friendly URLs.

Can it trace HTTPS to HTTP?

Browser security blocks HTTPS→HTTP downgrades, so such redirects may not be fully traceable.