Hello,
Thank you for contacting Rank Math and bringing your concern to our attention.
Please note that redirected URLs don’t need canonical since it is already redirected.
The Canonical URL is needed if both pages are still accessible, and you specify/prioritize similar content to avoid duplicate issues.
While a redirect is a directive (it literally directs you to another page), a canonical tag is only a hint to search engines.
You may refer to our guide here:
https://rankmath.com/blog/canonical-urls/#when_to_use_canonical_urls
Here’s a helpful article you can check as well:
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/canonical-vs-301-redirect/383124/
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
Hello,
Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.
If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.
Thank you.
