HTTP Status Code Checker

HTTP Status Code Checker

🌐 Introduction:

Behind every website visit, there's a hidden message exchanged between your browser and the server: the HTTP status code. Whether it's a successful request (200 OK), a redirect (301/302), or an error (404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error), these codes tell the real story of what's happening.

Our HTTP Status Code Checker tool allows you to inspect the HTTP response code of any URL, making it essential for developers, SEOs, and web admins who want to troubleshoot or optimize their websites.

❓ What is an HTTP Status Code?

An HTTP status code is a three-digit response sent by a server to indicate the result of a request. They fall into categories:

• 1xx – Informational
• 2xx – Success (e.g., 200 OK)
• 3xx – Redirect (e.g., 301 Moved Permanently, 302 Found)
• 4xx – Client Error (e.g., 404 Not Found, 403 Forbidden)
• 5xx – Server Error (e.g., 500 Internal Server Error)

Understanding these responses is crucial for identifying why a website might be slow, broken, or misbehaving.

🧰 How to Use the Tool:

✅ Step 1:

Enter the URL you want to check (e.g., https://example.com).

✅ Step 2:

Click “Check Status”.

✅ Step 3:

The tool will display:

• ✅ HTTP status code (e.g., 200, 301, 404)
• 🔗 Final URL after redirects (if applicable)
• 📁 Status message (e.g., OK, Not Found, Moved Permanently)
• ⏱️ Response time (optional)
• 🔁 Number of redirects (if any)

🖼️ Suggested Illustrative Images:

• Input field with a sample URL
• Output showing HTTP status code with label (200, 404, etc.)
• Example of a redirect chain (for 301/302 cases)

📌 Key Features:

• ✅ Instant HTTP status code check
• ✅ Supports HTTP and HTTPS URLs
• ✅ Detects redirects and shows final destination
• ✅ Displays full response message
• ✅ Easy-to-use interface
• ✅ No login or sign-up required

💼 Use Cases:

• 🔍 SEO: Check if URLs are properly redirected with 301
• 🛠️ Web Development: Diagnose broken links or server errors
• 🧪 QA Testing: Ensure pages return the expected HTTP codes
• 🌐 Web Hosting: Monitor uptime and server response behavior
• 🔁 Content Migration: Validate correct redirection of old URLs

🔄 Common HTTP Status Codes Explained:

• 200 OK: The request was successful.
• 301 Moved Permanently: The page has been permanently redirected.
• 302 Found: Temporary redirection.
• 404 Not Found: The page does not exist.
• 500 Internal Server Error: A problem with the server.
• 403 Forbidden: Access is denied.
• 503 Service Unavailable: Server is temporarily overloaded or down.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1: Can I check multiple URLs at once?
Currently, the tool supports checking one URL at a time. Batch support may be added in the future.

Q2: Does it follow redirects?
Yes. The tool follows redirects and shows the final status code and destination URL.

Q3: Can I use it for local development servers?
No. It only works with publicly accessible URLs.

Q4: Is this tool accurate for SEO checks?
Absolutely. It’s perfect for checking canonical redirects and identifying soft 404s or redirect chains.

🔐 Privacy and Safety:

We do not log or save your URL checks. All lookups are secure and confidential.

💡 Expert Tips:

• Test both www and non-www versions of a URL to ensure proper redirection
• Check HTTP and HTTPS versions separately
• After a site migration, verify all old URLs return 301 redirects
• Use this tool to check the health of external links on your website

🔁 Integrations:

• Use with Redirect Checker for a full redirect path
• Combine with Ping Tool to test if the URL is reachable
• Pair with WHOIS Lookup to identify the domain owner of error URLs
• Use with Broken Link Checker (if available on your site)