Redirect Path Tracer
Follow the journey of any link. Uncover shortened URLs, affiliate links, and SEO redirect chains in seconds.
URL Redirect Path Tracer
Check if your links are redirecting correctly. Detect 301, 302 hops and redirect loops.
Why Manual Checks Aren't Enough
Checking manually works for debugging, but what happens when a critical issue arises while you sleep?
- Automated MonitoringWe check your critical paths every 15 minutes, not just when you remember to.
- Visual EvidenceSee exactly what your user sees. We capture screenshots of the final landing page.
- History & LogsKeep a permanent record of reliable uptime and performance for compliance.
Free Tool vs. SiteSnapshot
Uncover Short Links
Reveal the true destination of shortened links (bit.ly, t.co) before you click, protecting you from malicious sites.
SEO Audit
Identify redirect chains (301 vs 302) that dilute link equity and slow down your website's crawl budget.
Debug Loops
Detect infinite redirect loops that cause "Too Many Redirects" errors for users and bots.
Why Trace Redirects?
Understanding where your links go is crucial for SEO, security, and user experience. Redirect chains can slow down your site, dilute "link juice" (PageRank), and confuse search engine crawlers.
Common Redirect Status Codes
- 301 Moved Permanently: The "good" redirect for SEO. Tells Google the page has moved forever. Link equity is passed.
- 302 Found (Temporary): Use this only for temporary moves. Link equity is NOT passed as efficiently.
- 307 Temporary Redirect: A modern version of 302, ensuring the method (POST/GET) doesn't change.
- Meta Refresh: A client-side redirect (in HTML). Generally bad for SEO and slow for users.
Use this tool to audit your affiliate links, check short URLs (bit.ly, tinyurl), and debug "Too Many Redirects" errors.
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