How can I resolve the issue of over 20 redirects on one of my Webflow pages without affecting the rest of my site?
TL;DR
- Use Chrome DevTools or incognito mode to trace the redirect loop.
- Check the page’s slug and ensure it doesn’t conflict with 301 redirect rules or collection slugs in Webflow.
- Review and fix any circular redirects in Project Settings → Hosting → 301 Redirects.
- If using custom hosting, verify server-side redirects aren’t affecting the page.
Too many redirects on a Webflow page usually indicate a loop or misconfigured redirect rule. Here's how to isolate and fix the issue for one page while keeping the rest of your site unaffected.
1. Identify the Redirect Loop Source
- Open the page in an incognito window or use tools like Chrome DevTools → Network tab to inspect the redirect chain.
- Look at where the page is trying to go—often, the page redirects back to itself or bounces between two URLs.
2. Check Webflow Page Settings
- Go to Webflow Designer → Pages Panel.
- Locate the problem page.
- Click the gear icon to open Page Settings.
- Confirm that the page slug does not match any redirect rule you’ve set in Project Settings → Hosting → 301 Redirects.
3. Review Custom 301 Redirects
- Open Project Settings → Hosting → 301 Redirects.
- Look for rules where the Old Path and New Path could trigger a loop with the current page (e.g.,
/about→/about-usand/about-us→/about). - Remove or correct any circular rules that involve this page specifically.
4. Check .htaccess or Reverse Proxy (If Using Custom Hosting)
- This applies only if you're proxying traffic through a custom server.
- Make sure your server isn’t adding redirects outside of Webflow that affect this page.
5. Remove Conflicting Slugs from Collections
- If the URL matches a Collection Page slug (like
/blog/post-name), Webflow might prioritize CMS routing. - Check your CMS collections to ensure there's no page or item with the same slug as the problem page.
6. Clear Browser Cache or Use External Testing Tools
- Caching may cause false positives.
- Test the URL with https://httpstatus.io or https://redirectdetective.com to confirm where the redirect loop is happening.
Summary
To fix the redirect loop on a single Webflow page, review that page’s slug, check custom 301 rules, and avoid slug conflicts with CMS items. Make precise changes in Project Settings without affecting the rest of your site.