Bulk Redirect Chain Checker

WHAT IT DOES

Bulk Redirect Chain Checker solves a common SEO and web development challenge: understanding how URLs redirect to their final destinations is critical for site migrations, link audits, and SEO optimization, but checking each URL manually is tedious. This tool lets you enter a list of URLs and, for each one, follows the redirect chain (HTTP 3xx responses) to determine the final destination URL. Results are displayed in a scrollable list showing the original URL, the redirect chain (each intermediate URL), the final destination URL, the total number of redirects, and the final HTTP status code. Color-coded indicators make it easy to identify issues: green for direct/no redirects, yellow for redirects present, and red for errors. You can configure maximum redirect depth and timeout, and export the complete report as CSV or JSON.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension panel runs directly inside your browser as an overlay on any web page. It works independently of any specific site and requires no additional API keys or permissions beyond the BotGentz extension. The tool follows redirect chains by sending HTTP requests and capturing Location headers, making it usable from any browser session.

HOW TO USE

After installing the BotGentz extension and activating Bulk Redirect Chain Checker, click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the panel. Enter your URLs in the text area — you can separate them by commas or new lines. For example: "example.com, my-site.net, test.org" or each on its own line. URLs that don't start with http:// or https:// will automatically get https:// added. Adjust settings: maximum redirect depth (default 10) and timeout in seconds (default 15). The preview section shows how many URLs you've entered. Click "Check Redirects" to begin following the redirect chains. The tool processes each URL sequentially with a 300ms delay, showing live progress updates. Results appear with color-coded status indicators and show the full redirect chain, final destination, and redirect count. Click "Export Report" to copy the complete dataset to your clipboard in CSV or JSON format. Click "Clear" to reset the panel.

TECHNICAL OPERATION — HTTP Redirect Chain Following

This tool sends HTTP HEAD requests to each URL and follows the redirect chain by capturing the Location header from HTTP 3xx responses. When a request returns a 301, 302, 303, 307, or 308 status code, the tool extracts the Location header, constructs the absolute URL (resolving relative locations), and continues the process with the new URL. The tool captures each step of the chain, building a complete record of every redirect along the way. The process continues until a non-redirect status code is received (2xx, 4xx, 5xx) or the maximum depth is reached. A configurable timeout prevents hung connections from blocking the scan. Results are stored locally and can be exported as CSV with proper field quoting for Excel compatibility, or as structured JSON for programmatic use. The tool processes URLs sequentially with a 300ms delay to avoid rate limiting and server overload.

THE PANEL

The extension panel is fully draggable and remembers its position per site session. It snaps to the nearest edge of the browser viewport when dragged within 50 pixels of any side. You can collapse the panel to a compact title bar using the minimize button, preserving your selection state. The panel resizes vertically by dragging the bottom edge. Press the Escape key to close the panel instantly. The preview updates in real-time as you enter URLs, and the results section updates as checks complete.

PLEASE NOTE

This tool requires the free BotGentz extension to function. The script sends HTTP requests to each URL and follows redirect chains. It does not store, transmit, or log any URL data or redirect information. All operations are performed locally from your browser session. The tool uses HEAD requests, which may not be supported by all servers — some may return 405 Method Not Allowed or provide different behavior than GET requests. The maximum redirect depth is configurable to prevent infinite loops and excessive resource usage. Results may vary based on your network connection and the target server's availability. Export formats include CSV and JSON for maximum compatibility with analysis tools. The tool respects the max depth and timeout settings, which can be adjusted to suit different use cases.