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Does your website work at both www.yoursite.com AND yoursite.com? If both versions load without redirecting to one canonical version, you have a duplicate content problem that can split your link equity and confuse search engines. The WWW Redirect Checker from EazySEOTools instantly verifies whether your domain is correctly configured to redirect one version to the other.
A WWW redirect checker tests whether a domain properly handles the www/non-www redirect. It checks if accessing one version (www or non-www) results in a 301 permanent redirect to the preferred canonical version, ensuring all link equity flows to a single, authoritative URL.
A missing or incorrect www redirect creates duplicate content — the same page accessible at two different URLs. This can dilute link equity, as different sites may link to the www and non-www versions separately. A proper 301 redirect consolidates everything into one canonical URL, maximizing link value and preventing Google from indexing duplicate versions.
Q: Should I use www or non-www for my domain?
Either is fine for SEO. The key is choosing one and setting up a 301 redirect from the other consistently.
Q: What is a 301 redirect vs. a 302 redirect?
A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes full link equity. A 302 is temporary and does not fully transfer link authority.
Q: How do I set up a www redirect?
Via .htaccess rules on Apache servers, Nginx config files, or through your domain's DNS settings.
Q: Does www vs. non-www affect SEO rankings?
No, but having both versions accessible without a redirect does hurt SEO due to duplicate content.
Q: Can I also check this in Google Search Console?
Yes, GSC shows your preferred domain setting, but this tool gives a quick independent verification.
WWW redirect issues are one of the most common technical SEO problems — and one of the easiest to fix once you know about them. The EazySEOTools WWW Redirect Checker diagnoses the problem in seconds. Fix any issues found and verify the result by checking again, then ensure your preferred canonical version is reflected in your XML Sitemap.