HTTP Status Checker
Find out what a URL really returns. Paste one or many addresses to see each status code, every redirect along the way, the final destination and how long the server took.
- Encrypted connection
- No sign-up
- Free to use
How to use HTTP Status Checker
- Paste one URL, or up to 20 URLs with one per line.
- Select Check status.
- Read the status code for each URL; colours separate success, redirects and errors.
- Expand a result to see each redirect hop, the server and the response headers.
HTTP Status Checker features
Bulk checking
Check up to 20 URLs in one go.
Full redirect chain
Every hop with its status code and destination, so chains and loops are easy to spot.
Clear status meanings
Each code is explained in plain words.
Response timing
Total time for every request, measured from our server.
Key headers
Content type, server, caching and security headers for the final response.
Safe by design
Only public websites can be checked; internal network addresses are refused.
When to use HTTP Status Checker
- Verifying redirects after moving a site or changing URLs.
- Finding broken links (404) in a list of pages.
- Checking that HTTP redirects to HTTPS and non-www to www as intended.
- Diagnosing why a page shows an error to visitors or to search engines.
HTTP Status Checker FAQ
What do the status code groups mean?
2xx means success, 3xx means the content is elsewhere and the client should follow a redirect, 4xx means the request cannot be fulfilled as asked (such as 404 Not Found), and 5xx means the server failed while handling it.
What is the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 301 is permanent: search engines transfer the old URL's signals to the new one. A 302 (and 307) is temporary, signalling that the original URL should be kept. Use 301 or 308 when a page has moved for good.
Why are long redirect chains a problem?
Each hop adds a round trip, slowing the page, and search engines may stop following after several hops. Link directly to the final URL and keep redirects to a single step where possible.
Why do I get a different result than in my browser?
Some sites respond differently depending on location, cookies, user agent or bot protection. This tool requests the page from our server without cookies.
Can I check internal or localhost addresses?
No. For security, only public internet addresses on the standard web ports can be checked.
Status codes and why they matter
Every HTTP response begins with a three-digit status code that tells the client what happened. Browsers often hide it: a 404 page and a 200 page can look the same if a site shows a friendly message. Search engines, monitoring systems and APIs act on the code itself, so a page that says “Not found” but returns 200 is treated as real content.
Redirects deserve particular attention after a migration. A missing redirect leaves old links broken, a chain of several redirects slows every visit, and a loop makes the page unreachable. Checking the full chain for your important URLs confirms that each one reaches its destination in a single, permanent step.