Trace where a URL redirects to
Follows the redirect chain for each URL and returns every hop with its status code and Location header, plus the final destination. Useful when a link works but arrives somewhere unexpected.
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The Redirect Tracer — Follow the Full Redirect Chain Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Trace where a URL redirects to". Sign up or log in and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.
Start the "Trace where a URL redirects to" task
The Redirect Tracer — Follow the Full Redirect Chain Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like URLs, max hops, and more, to match your specific use case.
Receive the "Trace where a URL redirects to" output
Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as start url, final url, final status, and more.
Integrate into your workflow
The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "Trace where a URL redirects to" task via API.
