redirection source urls with (+) signs wont work

Hello,

I’m sorry to hear about the issue you’re facing with the redirection of URLs containing the plus sign (+). It seems like you are trying to redirect a URL with special characters that might be causing the redirection not to work as expected.

To resolve this, you can try creating a redirection using a Regex pattern in Rank Math. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → Redirections.
2. Click on the Add New button to create a new redirection.
3. In the Source URL field, enter the following Regex pattern:

   products.php?cat=Ikea+Replacement+Drawer+Slides

4. In the Destination URL field, enter:

   https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/add-redirection-1-1.jpg

5. Choose the appropriate redirection type and activation status.
6. Save the redirection.

By using a Regex pattern, you can specify the exact URL structure you want to redirect, including special characters like the plus sign (+). This method should help you set up the redirection correctly.

If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, please feel free to reply to this ticket, and one of our human agents will assist you promptly.

Thank you for reaching out with your concern.

Sources:
Solving Redirection Issues Using Rank Math SEO Plugin » Rank Math
How to Create a Redirection » Rank Math
How to Redirect to URLs With Trailing Slash » Rank Math
How to Redirect Posts After Changing URLs » Rank Math
Solving Redirection Issues Using Rank Math SEO Plugin » Rank Math

Hello,

Thank you for your patience.

Please note that redirects with query parameter (?cat=Ikea+Replacement…) are only available using Rank Math PRO.

Here’s a link for more information:
https://rankmath.com/kb/setting-up-redirections/#parameterized-url

In the free version, you may need to add the redirect via .htaccess for it to work.

Here are some helpful guides you can refer to:
https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/301-redirect-query-string/
https://perishablepress.com/redirect-query-string-htaccess/

Looking forward to helping you.