www Redirect Checker

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About www Redirect Checker

This tool traces the redirect path of any URL. It follows each hop from start to finish. You see every status code along the way. The full chain appears in seconds.

Sites often serve both www and non www versions. One version should redirect to the other. The tool shows which direction is set. It also shows the redirect type used.

Long chains slow down page loads. Wrong redirect types can leak ranking value. Loops break pages for real visitors. Catching these early protects your traffic.

Run the check after any site migration. Run it when you change domains. The tool is free and needs no account. Use it on any public URL.

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How to use

1. Enter the full URL you want to trace.
2. Test the www version of the address.
3. Test the non www version too.
4. Click check to follow the chain.
5. Read each hop and its status code.
6. Note chains longer than two hops.
7. Repeat the test for http and https.

Why use it

• Stop duplicate content from www and non www versions. One canonical version keeps ranking signals together.
• Find long chains that slow page loads. Short chains serve users faster.
• Confirm permanent moves use 301 redirects. Temporary redirects suit short term changes only.
• Catch redirect loops before users hit them. Loops show as repeated hops in the trace.
• Verify migrations redirect every old URL. Missed URLs lose traffic fast.
• Document results for your developer. The hop list makes fixes clear.

Tips

• Aim for a single hop on every URL. Each extra hop adds load time.
• Use 301 for lasting URL changes. Reserve 302 for truly temporary moves.
• Check both http and https versions. Old http links still exist across the web.
• Test after DNS or hosting changes. Redirects often break during moves.
• Recheck fixed URLs a day later. Caches can hide the real chain at first.

Frequently asked questions

What is a www redirect checker

It traces the redirect path of any URL. It lists each hop with its status code. It reveals www and non www setup issues. Auditors run it after migrations.

Is www or non www better for SEO

Neither version ranks better on its own. Pick one version and stay consistent. Redirect the other version with a 301. Keep the choice stable over time.

What is the difference between 301 and 302

A 301 means the move is permanent. A 302 means the move is temporary. Use 301 for lasting URL changes. Search engines treat them differently.

How many redirects are too many

One hop is ideal for every URL. Two hops still work fine. More than three hops hurts speed. Shorten long chains when you find them.

What is a redirect loop

A loop sends the browser in circles. Page A points to page B and back again. The page never loads for visitors. Fix loops as a top priority.

Does the tool check https redirects

Enter the http version to see the upgrade hop. The chain shows the move to https. Secure redirects matter for trust. Test them after any SSL change.

Can I check many URLs at once

The tool checks one URL per run. Test your key pages one by one. For bulk audits use a crawler. This tool suits quick spot checks.

What status code should www use

A 301 suits a permanent www choice. It passes ranking value cleanly. Keep the setup stable for years. Avoid changing it often.

Trace every redirect with confidence. Check both www versions today. Fix chains and keep rankings safe.