SEO fix guide
Redirect Errors Reported by GSC
Google Search Console reports redirect errors (loops, chains, or broken redirects) that prevent pages from being indexed.
Issue ID: CRAWL-GSC-REDIRECT-ERROR-001
Severity: moderate
Impact: Med
Effort: M
Use this article when
- You need deeper remediation guidance than the issue card can show.
- You want CMS-specific steps before handing the fix to a developer.
- You want a repeatable re-check path after shipping the change.
What this issue is
Google Search Console reports redirect errors (loops, chains, or broken redirects) that prevent pages from being indexed.
Why it matters
Google Search Console reports redirect errors (loops, chains, or broken redirects) that prevent pages from being indexed. This affects how clearly search engines understand the page and how persuasive it looks in search results.
How we detect it
- FreeSiteAudit flags this issue when the rule for CRAWL-GSC-REDIRECT-ERROR-001 fails and the page evidence points to Http headers.
- You can usually confirm this by checking the page source or the relevant page settings inside your CMS.
Evidence examples
Check the affected page source, rendered output, or relevant CMS setting to confirm the missing or incorrect element.
How to fix it
- 1Fix redirect loops by pointing to the final destination directly
- 2Ensure no redirect chain exceeds 5 hops
- 3Update internal links to point to final URLs
How to re-check it
- Check GSC for resolved redirect errors
Related tools
This issue is best verified with the full FreeSiteAudit crawl rather than a single-point mini tool.