Redirect Chain
Trace every redirect hop, detect loops, find HTTP→HTTPS issues, and identify chains that leak PageRank — up to 5 URLs at once, free.
Redirect Loops
A redirects to B, B redirects back to A — infinite cycle that blocks crawlers completely.
Long Chains (3+ hops)
Each extra hop adds latency and dilutes PageRank. Ideally every URL resolves in 1 hop.
HTTPS Downgrades
HTTPS redirecting to HTTP is a security issue and a Google ranking signal penalty.
Mixed 301/302 Types
Mixing permanent and temporary redirects confuses crawlers about which signals to pass.
Redirect best practices
Always use 301 (permanent) for moved pages — 302 signals are not passed to the new URL
Keep redirect chains to a maximum of 1 hop — every extra hop loses ~15% of link equity
Ensure HTTP always redirects to HTTPS in a single hop, not HTTP → HTTP → HTTPS
Update internal links to point directly to the final URL — don't rely on redirects
After a site migration, verify every important URL resolves correctly within 1–2 hops
WebKernelAI Growth
Create your free account to save and track results
Unlock result history, workspace tracking, and guided actions across all SEO and security tools.