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Redirect chain checker
Analyze redirect chains from pasted hop sequences to find long 301/302 paths, loops, and opportunities to shorten final canonical paths.
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Privacy And Limitations
Redirect chain analysis runs locally in your browser with no network fetch.
- This tool parses provided chains and does not crawl live URLs automatically.
- Different bots may process temporary redirects with varying behavior.
- Server logs and crawler validation are still required before production decisions.
FAQ
How many hops are too many?
As a practical rule, keep user-facing and crawl-critical paths as short as possible, ideally one hop.
Are 302 chains always bad?
Not always, but long temporary chains can hurt crawl efficiency and consistency.
Can this detect loops?
Yes. Repeated URL appearances in one chain are flagged as potential loops.
Does it fetch live response headers?
No. It evaluates the chain text you provide.
Should I replace chains with direct redirects?
Usually yes for canonical paths, unless there is a specific temporary routing need.