What is a meta refresh?
A meta refresh is an HTML tag that can reload a page or redirect users after a delay. It is usually less reliable than a proper server-side redirect.
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Meta Refresh Checker
Detect and review meta refresh tags from pasted HTML to find client-side redirects and refresh instructions directly in your browser.
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Meta Refresh Checker
Detect and review meta refresh tags from pasted HTML to find client-side redirects and refresh instructions directly in your browser.
This tool runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not uploaded.
About this Tool
Paste HTML source to check whether it contains a meta refresh tag. The tool reports the refresh delay, target URL if present and practical SEO hints for pages that use client-side redirects or automatic reloads.
Examples
- <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0;url=https://example.com/new-page">
- <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5">
- Paste a full HTML head section
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can meta refresh be bad for SEO?
Search engines may treat client-side redirects differently from proper HTTP redirects. For important URL changes, a 301 or 308 redirect is usually cleaner.
Does this tool check HTTP redirects?
No. It only analyzes pasted HTML for meta refresh tags. It does not request URLs or inspect server responses.
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