Trace where a URL redirects

Web and SEO teams can inspect this during a migration or broken-link investigation to see the exact route taken by a request.

Follow every redirect hop, its status code and final destination, making an unexpected target or a loop visible before it disrupts visitors.

How to use

Enter the full address you want to follow in the URL to Test field, including the correct protocol.
Launch the test to request an inspection of the redirect path.
Read each displayed hop with its status code and destination address.
Look for a loop, an unexpected target or a chain that is longer than necessary.
Erase the result after noting the details you need for your report.

Example

After a site migration, an SEO team checks whether an old product page address still returns an error. They follow the redirect, confirm that the destination matches the new product page and record the status code for the migration report.

Limits and formats

The result depends on the target site response and public DNS at the moment of the test.
A site may block, limit or slow down automated requests, which can affect what you see.
The tool does not change the redirect and cannot fix a server configuration.
It checks the route and status, not the final page content or visual rendering.
For a critical audit, repeat the test later and compare the hops you obtain.

Where processing happens

This is a network tool: the address you enter is sent to the tool's server, which queries public DNS or the target site itself and returns the result. No file is uploaded. Make sure you are allowed to test the address you submit.

Frequently asked questions

Why does one address show several hops?

A redirect can pass through intermediate destinations before reaching the final page. Each hop is a response from the site or DNS with its own status code and target, which helps you spot an unnecessary chain or a loop.

Can the test fail even if the link works in my browser?

Yes. The target site may treat automated requests differently, require a login or temporarily block certain addresses. A failure here does not always mean the link is broken for regular visitors.

Can I trace a redirect inside my private network?

That depends on whether the tool's server can reach the address. A private or internal network address is usually not reachable from the outside, so the test will not be able to inspect it.