Redirect Chain Checker

Explain redirect types (301, 302, 307, 308) with a visual redirect chain builder/simulator

Build a redirect chain to visualize how browsers and search engines follow redirects.

Add URLs and click "Simulate Chain" to visualize

301Moved Permanently

The resource has permanently moved. Search engines transfer ~90-99% of link equity (SEO value) to the new URL. Browsers cache this redirect.

Use when: Domain change, URL restructuring, HTTP to HTTPS migration, page permanently moved.

SEO Impact: Best for SEO. Passes almost all link equity.

302Found (Temporary)

The resource is temporarily at a different URL. Search engines may NOT transfer link equity. The original URL is kept in the index.

Use when: A/B testing, maintenance, geolocation redirects, temporary promotions.

SEO Impact: Does not pass link equity reliably. Use only for genuinely temporary moves.

307Temporary Redirect

Like 302 but guarantees the HTTP method (POST/PUT) and body won't change. The browser must use the same method for the redirected request.

Use when: Temporary redirect where preserving the HTTP method is critical (e.g., form POST redirect).

SEO Impact: Similar to 302. Does not transfer link equity.

308Permanent Redirect

Like 301 but guarantees the HTTP method and body won't change. Permanent redirect that preserves POST/PUT methods.

Use when: Permanent URL change for API endpoints or forms where method preservation matters.

SEO Impact: Similar to 301. Passes link equity. Less commonly used.

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