See the exact status code any URL returns
Test a URL and read the status line the server actually sends — 200, 301, 404 or 500 — with the full redirect chain resolved and every code explained so you can fix it fast.
Runs in the Website Inspector — no account, nothing to install.
Sample report · illustrative data
Everything the report surfaces
Live status line
Shows the real status code and reason phrase the origin returns, not a cached or proxied guess.
Redirect chain trace
Resolves every 301, 302, 307 and 308 hop and shows the Location at each step, exposing loops and https-to-http downgrades.
Error diagnosis
Distinguishes client errors (4xx) from server errors (5xx) and links to the reference page that explains each code's cause and fix.
SEO impact context
Highlights the codes that affect crawling and indexing — soft 404s, redirect chains and 5xx responses that stall search bots.
Three steps to a full answer
Enter a URL
Paste the address you want to test — a page, an asset or an endpoint.
We request it
The Website Inspector makes a live request and captures the status of every response in the chain.
Read code by code
See the final status and each redirect hop, with a plain-language explanation of what every code means for users and crawlers.
See the exact status code any URL returns
Open the Website Inspector and get your answer in seconds.
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Common questions
How do I check the HTTP status code of a URL?
Paste the URL into the checker. It makes a live request and shows the status code the server returns, following and displaying any redirects along the way.
Why does a page return a 301 or 302?
A 3xx code is a redirect. 301 signals a permanent move (crawlers update the indexed URL), while 302 and 307 are temporary. The checker shows the Location target so you can confirm it points where you expect.
What is the difference between a 4xx and a 5xx error?
A 4xx status means the request was rejected because of something on the client side, such as a missing page (404) or lack of authorization (401/403). A 5xx status means the server failed to fulfil a valid request, such as a 500 or a 503.
Do redirect chains hurt SEO?
Long redirect chains waste crawl budget and slow users down, and each hop risks losing link equity. The checker exposes the full chain so you can flatten unnecessary hops.