HTTP header checker
My HTTP Header Checker helps you view and analyze your Web site’s HTTP headers. HTTP headers contain important information about the communication between your Web server and the client (such as a browser). These headers are essential to the security, performance, and behavior of your Web site.
What are HTTP headers?
HTTP headers are part of the HTTP requests and responses exchanged between the Web server and the browser. They contain metadata about the server, the browser, caching instructions, security settings, and more. For example:
- Content-type: Specifies the type of content being sent (such as
text/htmlorapplication/json). - Cache control: Determines how the browser or proxies are allowed to cache content.
- Strict transport-security (HSTS): Recommends that the browser connect only over HTTPS.
Why use an HTTP Header Checker?
- Check Security: Verify that your security headers are set correctly, such as HSTS, Content-Security-Policy (CSP), and X-Frame-Options.
- Improve performance: Check cache settings and headers that can affect your website’s load times.
- Troubleshooting: Solve server or network problems by analyzing which headers are sent with a request.
- SEO optimization: Make sure your headers comply with SEO best practices, such as setting redirects (301, 302) and canonical links correctly.
How does the HTTP Header Checker work?
- Enter your URL: Type or paste the URL of the website you want to analyze.
- Automatic verification: The tool sends a request to the Web server and reads the HTTP headers included in the response.
- View a detailed view of all headers received, including important values such as server, caching, security, and content settings.
With my HTTP Header Checker, you can easily analyze and optimize your website’s HTTP headers. By regularly checking your headers, you can improve performance, strengthen security and optimize your website for search engines.
