Solving the WordPress "Too Many Redirects" Error

What does "This Page Has Redirected Too Many Times" mean?

When you encounter the error message "This Page Has Redirected Too Many Times," it indicates that the webpage you are trying to access is caught in a redirection loop. This means the page is being redirected to another URL, which in turn redirects back to the original URL, creating an infinite loop. This error can occur for several reasons, including misconfigured server settings, plugin conflicts, or incorrect URL settings.

A redirection loop prevents the browser from loading the page, causing it to display the error instead. This issue is commonly encountered on WordPress sites but can happen on any website.

How to Fix "This Page Has Redirected Too Many Times" Error on WordPress

Fixing this error on WordPress involves several steps, which we'll cover in detail. Follow these steps carefully to resolve the issue:

Clear Your Browser Cookies and Cache

Sometimes, the error can be due to outdated or corrupted cookies and cache in your browser. Clearing these can often resolve the problem. Clearing your Browser Cookies and Cache may vary depending on which browser you use.

Clearing Cookies and Cache on Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.

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3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down and click on Privacy and security.

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5. Click on Delete browsing data.

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6. In the pop-up window, choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).

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7. Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
8. Click Delete data.

Clearing Cookies and Cache on Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.

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3. Select Settings.

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4. Click on Privacy & Security in the left sidebar.

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5. Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.

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6. Click on Clear Data.
7. In the pop-up window, check the boxes for Cookies and Site Data and Cached Web Content.
8. Click Clear Data.

Clearing Cookies and Cache on Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.

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3. Select Settings.

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4. Click on Privacy, search, and services in the left sidebar.

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5. Under the Clear browsing data section, click Choose what to clear.

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6. Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
7. Check the boxes for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
8. Click Clear now.

Clearing Cookies and Cache on Safari

1. Open Safari.
2. Click on Safari and select Develop.

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3. Under Develop, select Empty Caches.

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Check Your WordPress URL Settings

Incorrect URL settings can cause redirection loops. Ensure your WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) are correctly configured.

Steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

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2. Go to Settings > General.

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3. Verify that the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) are correct. They should match each other exactly.

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4. If they are not correct, update them and save the changes.

Disable Conflicting Plugins

Plugins can sometimes conflict with each other or with the WordPress core, causing redirection issues.

Steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

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2. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.

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3. Deactivate all plugins.
4. Check if the error is resolved by reloading your website.
5. If the error is resolved, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the conflicting plugin.
6. Once you identify the problematic plugin, consider replacing it with an alternative or contacting the plugin developer for support.

Check Your .htaccess File

The .htaccess file controls how URLs are handled on your WordPress site. Incorrect rules in this file can cause redirection loops.

Steps:

1. Access your website files via FTP or your hosting provider’s file manager.
2. Locate the .htaccess file in the root directory of your WordPress installation.
3. Download a copy of the .htaccess file to your computer as a backup.
4. Open the .htaccess file in a text editor and look for any redirect rules.
5. If you find any suspicious redirect rules, comment them out by adding a # at the beginning of each line.
6. Save the changes and re-upload the file to your server.
7. Reload your website to check if the error is resolved.

Update Your WordPress and Theme

Outdated versions of WordPress or your theme can sometimes cause compatibility issues that lead to redirection loops.

Steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Dashboard > Updates.
3. Update WordPress to the latest version.
4. Go to Appearance > Themes and update your active theme to the latest version.

Contact Your Hosting Provider

If you have tried all the above steps and the error persists, it might be an issue with your server settings. Contact your hosting provider for assistance. They can check server logs and configurations to identify and resolve the problem.