What does a redirect chain show?

It lists every hop the request took, in order, along with the status code returned at each step, which helps diagnose redirect loops or unnecessary extra hops.

Why does response time vary between checks?

Network conditions, server load, and caching can all affect timing, which is why the Advanced panel offers a 3-sample min/avg/max comparison.

How do I check the HTTP status code for a URL?

Enter the full public URL and run the request. The result shows the final status and each redirect response in order.

Does a 200 status mean every visitor can access a page?

It means this request received a successful response from SiteIndex's server. Access can still differ by location, authentication, browser, or network.

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HTTP Status Code Checker

Check an HTTP status code, redirect chain, and response headers for a public URL.

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Check website status

Review the response code, redirect chain, and headers for a public URL.

Website URL

Enter a public URL above to see its HTTP response.

Repeat timing sample & raw headers

Run three back-to-back checks to see response-time variance, and review the complete raw header set.

How to use it

Enter the complete public URL, including https:// when appropriate.
Run the check and read the final HTTP status code.
Review each redirect hop and the response headers if the destination is unexpected.
Use the result to update redirects or links, then recheck the final URL.

What is HTTP Status Checker?

Check the HTTP response for a URL and review the status, server, and redirect chain.

How it works

SiteIndex requests the URL, follows any redirects, and reports the full redirect chain, final status code, and categorized response headers. The Advanced panel runs repeat timing samples and shows the raw header set.

HTTP status code reference

Look up what a code means and how to fix it.

All HTTP status codes →

Common uses

Confirm a URL returns the expected status code after a deploy or migration.
Trace a redirect chain to check for redirect loops or unexpected hops.
Review caching and security headers returned by a page.

Limitations

Results depend on the browser, network, input, and external service involved.
This tool is informational and does not replace specialist diagnostics or professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

What does a redirect chain show?: It lists every hop the request took, in order, along with the status code returned at each step, which helps diagnose redirect loops or unnecessary extra hops.
Why does response time vary between checks?: Network conditions, server load, and caching can all affect timing, which is why the Advanced panel offers a 3-sample min/avg/max comparison.
How do I check the HTTP status code for a URL?: Enter the full public URL and run the request. The result shows the final status and each redirect response in order.
Does a 200 status mean every visitor can access a page?: It means this request received a successful response from SiteIndex's server. Access can still differ by location, authentication, browser, or network.

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