Redirect Tracer
Paste a URL to follow its entire redirect chain. The tool shows every hop with the HTTP status code (301, 302, 307, etc.) and the final destination. Essential for SEO auditing, affiliate link debugging, and verifying that your redirects resolve correctly.
What this tool checks
- Full redirect chain with every hop
- HTTP status codes per redirect (301, 302, 307, 308)
- Final destination URL
- Total hop count
Automate this with the API
Run this tool programmatically from your code. Get a free temporary API key with 200 requests — or register for unlimited access.
curl https://apixies.io/api/v1/trace-redirects?url=... \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?
A 301 is a permanent redirect — search engines transfer SEO value to the new URL. A 302 is temporary — search engines keep indexing the original URL. Using the wrong type can hurt your search rankings.
How many redirects are too many?
Google recommends no more than 3-5 hops. Each redirect adds latency and dilutes PageRank slightly. Long chains also risk being cut off by browsers or bots that enforce redirect limits.
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