FOLLOW THE ROUTE. FIND THE FRICTION.
Free Redirect
Checker
See where an old URL leads—and what happens along the way.
Trace HTTP redirect chains, compare old URLs with their intended destinations, or review a redirect map before it goes live.
5 live URLs · 5 live pairs · 500 local map rows
Free to use. Human verification and daily limits apply to live checks.
- 301STARTING ADDRESS
http://example.com/old-guide/ - 301INTERMEDIATE RESPONSE
https://example.com/old-guide/ - 200TERMINAL RESPONSE
https://example.com/guide/
Where does your URL lead?
Paste up to 5 URL rows. Inspect the responses, final destination and source evidence.
Does the old URL reach the destination you expect?
Compare up to 5 old-to-expected URL pairs. Review destination agreement, observed redirects and the final HTTP response separately.
Your redirect mappings
Destination match, redirect presence and HTTP success are independent observations. Unknown is not a confirmed mismatch. Even a matched 2xx response does not establish SEO or migration success.
Coverage, robots instructions and limits
All returned pairs is the default. Filtered and selected downloads identify their scope and keep the original coverage context.
Methodology and limitations
- Only supplied old URLs start a trace. Expected destinations are not independently fetched. Intermediate hops must remain within that pair’s supplied old and expected origins.
- Robots exclusions, unsafe destinations, errors, loops and request/byte/time limits can leave the final destination unknown. No retry through another identity or proxy is attempted.
- Only observed HTTP redirects are assessed. Meta refresh, JavaScript navigation, Google’s canonical selection and browser behavior are not verified.
- Scheme/host case, explicit default ports and empty paths are normalized for comparison. Path case, trailing slashes, percent encoding and literal dot segments remain distinct. Fragments are excluded because they are not sent in HTTP requests.
- A matching 404 is a destination match but not an HTTP success. A matching 200 without an observed redirect does not prove a redirect exists. Temporary and permanent redirects remain visible in the hop details.
- The tool does not create redirects, compare page content, verify indexing or certify a completed migration. No report is saved in browser storage.
Review your redirect map before deployment
Find duplicate sources, conflicting destinations, self-redirects, map chains and cycles across up to 500 supplied pairs. This analyzes your proposed map in this browser only—not live HTTP redirects.
No CAPTCHA or allowance is needed because this mode makes no URL requests. Reports are not stored. This tool does not create, publish or apply redirect rules, and a terminal map candidate is not a verified live destination.
READ THE EVIDENCE
One route. Three questions.
A destination match is useful evidence. Read it alongside the redirect and the final response before deciding what to fix.
Did the address match?
The mapping validator compares the observed final URL with your expected destination. An incomplete trace can leave the answer unknown.
Was a redirect observed?
A direct 200 response from the expected URL does not establish an old-to-new redirect. Start with the old address people actually use.
Did the destination respond successfully?
A matching URL that returns 404 is an address match, but it is still an HTTP error. Check the destination as well as the first hop.
| Observed route | What you know | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| Old URL → expected URL → 200 | Address matched; redirect observed; HTTP success. | Confirm that the page serves the intended content. |
| Old URL → expected URL → 404 | Address matched; destination returned an error. | Restore the destination or choose a relevant replacement. |
| Expected URL → 200 directly | The checked address responded successfully. | Test the actual old URL to verify its forwarding rule. |
| Trace stops before a terminal response | The route remains incomplete. | Review the stop reason; an unknown result is not a confirmed mismatch. |
A CLEAR WORKFLOW
From old URL to a useful repair decision.
Start with the old address
Paste representative deep pages, including the relevant HTTP or HTTPS variant. Import CSV, TSV or text for a local preview. Missing mapping cells stay attached to their original rows.
Choose your context
Select GET or HEAD. URL tracing also offers checker, desktop and mobile header profiles. Each report records the actual User-Agent; the profile does not run a browser.
Follow every response
Inspect status codes, raw Location headers, resolved destinations and the termination reason. GET can reveal titles, declared canonicals and robots directives in the bounded source response.
Export the right evidence
Choose all, filtered or selected results for CSV and JSON. Downloads retain timestamps, scope and coverage. JSON keeps raw values; CSV protects spreadsheet cells from formula execution.
BEFORE DEPLOYMENT
Find problems in the plan, too.
The local map analyzer checks up to 500 old-to-expected pairs in your browser. Find duplicate sources, conflicting destinations, self-redirects, chains and cycles before you review the deployed routes.
A terminal candidate is derived from the map you supply. Local analysis makes no HTTP requests and does not apply redirect rules.
Review a redirect mapSTATUS CODE FIELD GUIDE
Know what each response means.
Permanent redirect
Signals a lasting move. Confirm the next URL is relevant and inspect its response.
Temporary redirect
Can be intentional. Review the purpose and route before changing the rule.
Successful response
Confirms HTTP success for this request. It does not confirm content relevance or indexing.
Destination needs review
Check missing content, intentional removal, server errors or access restrictions.
TURN FINDINGS INTO ACTION
Fix the route that matters.
Unnecessary chains
Where appropriate, point the old URL and internal links directly to the intended destination. Review application, server and CDN rules together so one layer does not add an avoidable hop.
Circular redirects
Inspect the exact URLs in the loop. Conflicting HTTP-to-HTTPS, www, trailing-slash or platform rules can send requests back to an address already visited.
Wrong destinations
Choose a replacement that serves the original page’s purpose. A homepage redirect can resolve an address while failing the visitor’s task. This tool compares addresses, not content equivalence.
Final errors and incomplete checks
A 301 followed by a 404 still needs attention. For stopped traces, review robots rules, access restrictions and the published request limits before treating the result as a site failure.
Find affected source links with the Broken Link Finder. After the route is correct, review destination declarations with the Canonical Tag Checker and Indexability Checker.
REQUEST CONTEXT
Why a browser may show a different route.
Cookies, login sessions, cached redirects, JavaScript, network location and browser HSTS settings can change what you see. HSTS may upgrade an address before the browser makes an HTTP request.
This checker sends fresh server requests. It reports HTTP Refresh headers and HTML meta refresh when found, but does not follow them. For source-versus-rendered questions, explore the JavaScript SEO Checker.
Request times describe the checker’s server conditions. They are not Core Web Vitals measurements.
COVERAGE & PRIVACY
Know what your report covers.
Live tracing accepts five URL rows. Live mapping accepts five pairs and follows only each pair’s two supplied origins; query-bearing, action and resource URLs are excluded from mapping. Robots instructions and public-address checks apply.
Trace requests share a 35-second, 25-request and 2 MiB body budget. Each response is bounded; a truncated body may omit later HTML declarations. Mapping retains its separate 30-second budget.
Files are previewed locally. Live inputs are sent to EduGuestPost; local map analysis stays in your browser. This module does not save reports or raw response bodies. Ordinary infrastructure and requested websites may log requests. See our Privacy Policy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Redirect checker questions, answered.
Is this redirect checker free?
Yes. Check up to five URL rows or five mapping pairs per live request, subject to human verification and the shared daily allowance. Local map analysis accepts up to 500 pairs without a live-check allowance.
Does it scan my whole website?
It checks the URLs you supply. It does not discover a complete website inventory, reconcile every sitemap entry or certify an entire migration.
Does 200 mean the page is indexed?
No. A 200 response means the server returned a successful HTTP response. It does not confirm page quality, canonical selection or Google indexing. Use Search Console for indexing evidence.
Why does the browser show something else?
Browsers may use cached redirects, cookies, JavaScript, HSTS and a different location. This checker sends fresh server requests without your browser session and does not execute JavaScript.
Does the checker follow meta refresh?
No. It follows HTTP 301, 302, 303, 307 and 308 responses with a Location header. Refresh headers and HTML meta refresh are reported when found, but are not followed.
Can I compare GET, HEAD, desktop and mobile?
Both live forms offer GET and HEAD. URL tracing additionally offers desktop and mobile User-Agent header profiles. Run separate checks to compare conditions; each report records the actual profile. These are server HTTP requests, not complete browser sessions or authenticated Googlebot requests.
Does the expected destination get requested separately?
No. In mapping mode, only the old URL starts a trace. The expected address is a comparison target and may be requested if the observed route leads to it.
Can I compare campaign URLs with query parameters?
Query-bearing URLs are excluded from live mapping. The local map analyzer can compare literal query strings in a supplied plan, but it does not verify deployed parameter behavior.
What is included in a download?
Choose all, filtered or selected results. CSV and JSON retain the check time and export scope; original coverage describes the run. All-results exports may still contain incomplete routes. JSON retains raw values, while CSV prefixes potential spreadsheet formulas with an apostrophe.
Does this tool create or change redirect rules?
No. It reports observations and analyzes supplied map relationships. Review and apply configuration changes separately in your authorized website workflow.
HAVE A REDIRECT BACKLOG?
Turn the report into a repair brief.
Share the old URLs, intended destinations, method and observed behavior. Our SEO audit services can help scope the next steps.
PREPARE YOUR NEXT CAMPAIGN
Review the destination before a publisher campaign.
Check that the target URL reaches the intended page before sending a guest-post brief. Then review publisher relevance and placement terms separately through our guest posting services or blogger outreach team.
Publisher inventory
Digital Marketing Publishers
Compare subject fit, audience and placement terms before requesting a shortlist.
Publisher names stay private. Compare the TLD, niche, market, authority, traffic, timing, and price, then submit the reference codes you want reviewed. We send the exact domains privately after checking fit and availability. A small number of .edu or DA90+ records may appear as public examples.
Before you approve a placement: this inventory is compiled from supplier data. EduGuestPost reconfirms current availability, price, metrics, editorial requirements, and publisher acceptance. Confirmed guest post orders include a dofollow link and indexing guarantee under the review period and remedy written into the approved order. Rankings, traffic, leads, sales, and authority-score increases are not guaranteed.
Campaign brief builder
Tell us what you are trying to place
Save a short brief before selecting publishers. It will be added to the order form with your chosen sites, so the quote can be reviewed faster.
Supplier-marked and Google News labels reflect imported inventory fields, not an independent endorsement. We recheck the final shortlist before you approve it.
408 matching publisher options. Showing first 10.
Displayed prices are 4-8% below supplied list prices and remain subject to availability confirmation.
| Publisher option | Niche | Market | Authority | Traffic | Price | Timing | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private publisher (.pl)Ref EGP-F8-CE6F698EPrivate inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, Poland, DA 38, DR 34. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingGoogle News | Poland Polish | DA 38 DR 34 | 4.1M | $333.564.44% below supplied list | Often under 48h | |
| Private publisher (.com)Ref EGP-5LA-52A75590Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, India, DA 34, DR 26. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & Advertising | India English | DA 34 DR 26 | 679.4K | $301.046.04% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.pl)Ref EGP-3UR-55306C60Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, Poland, DA 44, DR 54. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & Advertising | Poland Polish | DA 44 DR 54 | 368.6K | $1,118.187.95% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.com)Ref EGP-33Y-A267AE8CPrivate inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, India, DA 68, DR 75. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & Advertising | India English | DA 68 DR 75 | 261.1K | $757.105.95% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.co)Ref EGP-4Q8-3CE95659Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, United States, DA 32, DR 72. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingSupplier-marked | United States English | DA 32 DR 72 | 204.5K | $479.147.00% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.pl)Ref EGP-2QN-0A357A09Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, Poland, DA 27, DR 40. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & Advertising | Poland Polish | DA 27 DR 40 | 106.3K | $244.514.96% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.tools)Ref EGP-4J-AA60118DPrivate inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, India, DA 31, DR 42. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingSupplier-marked | India English | DA 31 DR 42 | 91.9K | $193.527.54% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.com)Ref EGP-6CF-092FB00EPrivate inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, United States, DA 54, DR 58. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingSupplier-marked | United States English | DA 54 DR 58 | 87.7K | $442.345.26% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.com)Ref EGP-43C-E5D48101Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, United States, DA 36, DR 49. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingSupplier-marked | United States English | DA 36 DR 49 | 62K | $449.296.98% below supplied list | Confirm timing | |
| Private publisher (.co.uk)Ref EGP-5Q5-95BB1097Private inventory record: Digital Marketing & Advertising, United Kingdom, DA 43, DR 60. Updated Jul 3, 2026; identity, current metrics, and editorial terms are confirmed after request. | Digital Marketing & AdvertisingSupplier-marked | United Kingdom English | DA 43 DR 60 | 55.4K | $44.857.14% below supplied list | Confirm timing |
YOUR NEXT STEP
Request a redirect review.
Tell us which routes you want reviewed and what should happen after the move. Submitting an enquiry is separate from running a check or approving an order.