Technical SEO
Redirect Chain Checker
Check whether your redirects send visitors and crawlers through multiple unnecessary hops.
Check My WebsiteWhat is Redirect Chain?
A redirect chain happens when URL A redirects to B, which redirects to C, instead of A redirecting directly to C. Each extra hop adds load time and a small amount of link equity loss, and long enough chains can even cause crawlers or browsers to stop following them entirely.
Why Fixing This Helps
- ✓Improve page load speed by removing unnecessary redirect hops
- ✓Preserve more link equity by redirecting directly to the final destination
- ✓Reduce the risk of crawlers failing to follow overly long chains
Check Your Website
Enter your website URL to check for this issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many redirect hops is too many?
Ideally zero to one - each additional hop adds measurable latency and risk, so chains of three or more should always be flattened.
How do I fix a redirect chain?
Update the original redirect to point straight to the final live URL instead of an intermediate one.