Trace. Expand.
Know Where It Goes.
Paste any URL to see its full redirect chain. Unshorten links and preview the real destination before you click.
How It Works
Three simple steps to trace any link
Paste the URL
Drop any shortened or suspicious link into the input. We accept raw URLs, short links, and redirect chains.
Trace the Chain
Our engine follows every HTTP redirect, meta refresh, and intermediate hop to map the complete path.
See the Destination
Review the full redirect chain with status codes, response times, and the final destination URL.
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What is a URL Redirect?
A URL redirect is a technique used to forward one URL to a different URL. When you click a link or type a web address, redirects automatically send you to the final destination, often through multiple intermediate steps.
Redirect Sniffer traces every hop in that chain so you can see exactly where a link leads — before you click it. This is essential for security, SEO analysis, and understanding how shortened URLs work.
SEO Analysis
Check for redirect chains that hurt search rankings and page load speed.
Link Safety
Preview where shortened URLs actually lead before clicking.
Debugging
Find broken redirects, loops, and timeout issues instantly.
Competitor Research
See where affiliate and tracking links send users.