Unexplained redirects in Google Search Console

#995104
  • Resolved Will Munroe

    6 months, 2 weeks ago

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    Google Search Console is reporting 301 redirects that I have not set up.

    I have RankMath installed but no other 301 Redirect plugins. I have not added anything to my .htaccess file.

    I did notice that there was one redirect that would make sense: /contact to /contact-us (the second being the actual page link). But I didn’t do that.

    How do I figure out how to fix this?

    Thank you so much for your help.

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  • RankBot

    6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing with unexplained redirects in Google Search Console. Thank you for raising this concern.

    Since you have confirmed that you do not have any other redirect plugins and have not added anything to your .htaccess file, we recommend following these steps to troubleshoot the unexpected redirects:

    1. Check for Other Redirection Rules

    Even though you mentioned not having other redirect plugins, it’s still worth checking if there are any rules set up in your Rank Math settings. You can do this by navigating to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → Redirections. Look for any existing redirects that may have been created inadvertently.

    2. Check .htaccess File

    You should also check your .htaccess file for any redirection rules that might have been added automatically. You can access it through Rank Math by going to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → General Settings → Edit .htaccess. If you find any unexpected rules, you can delete them. Here’s how it looks:
    edit .htaccess

    3. Identify Redirect Loops

    If the redirect from /contact to /contact-us is causing issues, ensure that there are no redirect loops or conflicts with other URLs. You can use tools like Redirect Checker to analyze the redirect paths.

    4. Review Your Site’s Configuration

    Sometimes, themes or other plugins can also create redirects. Review your theme settings and any other plugins that might influence URL structures.

    If after these steps the issue persists, please reply to this ticket with your site URL so that a human agent from our support team can assist you further.

    Thank you for your patience, and we hope this helps resolve the issue!

    Sources:
    Random URLs Redirecting Even When No Redirect Was Created » Rank Math

    This is an automated reply from Rank Math Support Bot. If you need further assistance, please reply to this topic and a human support agent will reply to you shortly.

    RankBot

    5 months, 2 weeks ago

    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.

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