“Page with redirect”: what it means and how to fix it
The URL redirects to another URL, so Google doesn't index it and indexes the destination instead. That's what redirects are for, like http to https, www to non-www, or an old slug to a new one, so it's usually fine. It's worth a look only when a redirect is a mistake or the destination isn't indexed.
- Not an error. Redirected URLs aren't supposed to be indexed.
- Make sure the destination page is indexed.
- Remove redirecting URLs from your sitemap and update internal links to the final URL.
What does Google say?
This is a non-canonical URL that redirects to another page, so it won't be indexed. The page it redirects to may or may not be indexed.
Paraphrased from Google's Page indexing report help.
Why does it happen?
- 01http to https, or www to non-www, redirects.
- 02Trailing slash redirects.
- 03Old slugs redirected after a post was renamed.
- 04Your sitemap or internal links still point to the old URLs.
Is “Page with redirect” a problem?
It depends on which URLs Search Console lists. Check them against these two lists.
Ignore it if
- The URLs are old or alternate addresses that should redirect.
Fix it if
- A page you want indexed redirects by mistake.
- The redirect goes through several hops, or loops.
- Your sitemap lists redirecting URLs.
How do I fix “Page with redirect”?
Check any single URL with URL Inspection. After fixing, open the issue in the Page indexing report and click Validate fix; Google says it typically takes up to about two weeks.
# after a real changeInspect URL → Request indexing # in the Page indexing reportOpen the status → Validate fix
- 1
Check where it goes
Run URL Inspection on the destination, or use curl -I -L on the URL to see each hop.
- 2
Make sure the destination is indexed
If it isn't, look up the destination's own status. That's the page that needs attention.
- 3
Update your sitemap and links
List only final URLs in the sitemap and point internal links straight at them. It saves Google a hop and sends a clearer signal.
- 4
Fix chains and loops
Point every old URL straight to the final URL in one 301. Chains slow crawling, and loops never resolve.
How does Blogizi handle “Page with redirect”?
A Blogizi blog's sitemap lists each published post's final public URL, so it doesn't send Google to redirects.
Index checks for every post are part of Pro, $19/month with a 7-day trial for $0. Your AI agent can read the same statuses over MCP.
Search › IndexingChecked dailyFrequently asked questions
Usually not. Only if a page you want indexed is redirecting by mistake, or the destination isn't indexed.
Last reviewed October 23, 2026 against Google's Page indexing report help.
Related Search Console statuses
Duplicate without user-selected canonical
Google picked another URL as the main version, because this page didn't say which one was.
Read the guide →Usually a problemSoft 404
The page looks like an error or empty page to Google but returns a success code.
Read the guide →Usually fineAlternate page with proper canonical tag
The page points to another URL as canonical, and Google agreed. Working as intended.
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