Oct
11

How to Check Whether a URL Redirects Correctly

Redirects send visitors and crawlers from one URL to another. They are common after a site migration, URL change, HTTPS setup, or consolidation of...

What this tool helps you do

Redirects send visitors and crawlers from one URL to another. They are common after a site migration, URL change, HTTPS setup, or consolidation of duplicate pages. A redirect checker helps verify the destination and spot unnecessary chains that may complicate crawling.

Steps for a reliable result

Enter the URL in Redirect Checker and inspect the response path and final destination. Test both the old URL and the intended canonical URL, including relevant host or protocol variants, and confirm that the final page loads successfully.

Things worth checking

Use a permanent redirect for a genuinely permanent URL change and a temporary redirect when the move is temporary. Avoid loops and long chains, update internal links to point directly to the final URL, and do not redirect unrelated old pages to the homepage without a clear reason.

Related tools

Depending on your next step, you may also find Canonical Generator, Site Crawler and Sitemap Generator useful. Choose the tool that matches the task instead of converting or editing a file more than necessary.

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