How to use HTTP Redirect Response Checker
- Enter a public URLPaste the full address, including http:// or https://, into Public URL. Hosts that resolve to private or reserved IP addresses are refused.
- Run the checkPress Run HTTP Redirect Response Checker and answer the security check if a challenge appears.
- Read the redirect chainEach step is listed with its status code and URL, ending with the final response. The number of redirects and the total time are shown below.
Common uses
- Confirm that an old URL now answers with a 301
- Spot a temporary 302 that should be permanent
- Check whether a page answers 200 or 404 after a migration
Frequently asked questions
How do I use HTTP Redirect Response Checker?
1. Enter a public URL: Paste the full address, including http:// or https://, into Public URL. Hosts that resolve to private or reserved IP addresses are refused. 2. Run the check: Press Run HTTP Redirect Response Checker and answer the security check if a challenge appears. 3. Read the redirect chain: Each step is listed with its status code and URL, ending with the final response. The number of redirects and the total time are shown below.
Does it show the full redirect chain?
Yes. Every redirect is followed, up to five, and listed with its status code and address, followed by the final status. Loops, missing Location headers and redirects to private addresses are reported.
How is the request made?
The GigaTools server sends HEAD requests with a 4-second timeout per step and checks that every address in the chain is public. Servers that handle HEAD differently from GET, or block unknown bots, may return a different code than a browser receives.
Does it detect JavaScript or meta refresh redirects?
No. Only HTTP redirects are followed and no page content is analysed, so redirects done with JavaScript or a meta refresh tag are not detected.
Who sees the URL I check?
The target site sees a request from the GigaTools server, not from your browser. The result comes back as a private, non-cached response; each run passes a bot check and counts toward a daily limit per IP address, and the tool does not save the URL.