Meta Redirect Checker

About the Meta Redirect Checker

The Meta Redirect Checker scans a webpage to detect whether it uses meta refresh redirects. These redirects are added via <meta http-equiv="refresh"> tags and can negatively impact SEO and user experience if not used properly.

Why use a Meta Redirect Checker?

• Detect meta refresh redirects on any webpage
• Improve SEO by replacing meta redirects with 301 or 302 server-side redirects
• Ensure better user experience by avoiding unnecessary page reloads
• Quickly identify improper redirect practices

How to use the tool

1. Enter the URL of the webpage you want to analyze.
2. Click Check to scan for meta refresh tags.
3. Review the results and update your redirects if necessary.

Example

Meta redirect detected: <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; url=https://example.com/new-page">
Recommended fix: Use a server-side 301 redirect instead.

Tips

• Meta refresh redirects are bad for SEO and should be avoided.
• Use proper 301 redirects for permanent changes and 302 for temporary ones.
• Check all important pages on your site to ensure they don’t rely on meta refresh.