Get HTTP Header

The Get HTTP Header tool by Small SEO Tools retrieves and analyzes HTTP headers, revealing critical server information like content type, caching policies, cookies, and security headers (e.g., CORS, HSTS). This is vital for developers optimizing performance or troubleshooting server errors.

How It Works

Enter a URL (e.g., https://example.com), and the tool sends a GET request, displaying headers like:

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HTTP/2 200 OK   Content-Type: text/html   Cache-Control: max-age=3600  

Key Features

Detailed Breakdown: Explain each header’s purpose (e.g., X-Frame-Options prevents clickjacking).

Security Audit: Check for missing headers like Content-Security-Policy.

Historical Logs: Compare headers over time for regression testing.

Use Cases

Debugging: Identify misconfigured Content-Type causing rendering issues.

Security: Ensure HTTPS enforcement via Strict-Transport-Security.

SEO: Verify canonical tags or X-Robots-Tag directives.

Benefits

Manual checks using cURL or browser DevTools require technical skills. This tool simplifies header analysis for all users.

FAQs

Can I check redirect chains? Yes—follows 3xx redirects and displays intermediate headers.

Does it support POST requests? No—GET only.

Conclusion

The Get HTTP Header tool is indispensable for optimizing server performance and security.