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
  • Review and remove circular 301 redirects in Webflow settings.  
  • Ensure the page slug is unique and doesn’t conflict with deleted or Collection pages.  
  • Check and correct any custom canonical tags causing loops.  
  • Clear browser and server/CDN cache for outdated redirect rules.  
  • Remove or fix script-based redirects in custom code.  
  • Confirm Webflow domain settings redirect to a single preferred domain without conflict.

You've encountered a “too many redirects” issue on a specific Webflow page, which typically means the browser is caught in a redirect loop. Here's how to fix it without impacting the rest of your website.

1. Check Page-Level Redirect Settings in Webflow

  • Go to Project Settings → SEO → Scroll to 301 Redirects.
  • Look for any redirect rule that is sending Page A → Page B, then Page B → Page A (loop).
  • Save only the rules that are necessary and remove any circular or self-referencing redirects on the affected page.

2. Ensure No Conflicting Slugs

  • Go to the Pages panel and check if the current page has the same slug as a deleted or archived page, or a Collection page.
  • If yes, Webflow may be redirecting due to naming conflicts. Change the slug of one of the pages to break the loop.

3. Inspect Canonical Tags

  • In the Page Settings of the affected page, check if a custom canonical URL is set.
  • If it's pointing to another page (or to itself with a different domain), it could cause repeated redirects.
  • Clear or correct the canonical tag if it's not needed or is incorrect.

4. Browser and Server Cache

  • Clear your browser cache or test in an incognito/private window to rule out stale redirect chains.
  • If using Cloudflare or other proxy/CDN services, check for cached redirect rules or Page Rules and clear or adjust them as needed.

5. Third-Party Scripts or Custom Code

  • In the affected page’s Page Settings → Custom Code, look for any JavaScript redirect logic (e.g., window.location).
  • If you're using fragment-based or script-based redirects, temporarily remove them and see if the issue resolves.

6. Check Webflow Hosting Redirects

  • In your Project Settings, ensure that the domain (www vs. non-www, http vs. https) isn't causing chained redirects.
  • Set Webflow to redirect to a single preferred domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com), and ensure that no other conflicting domain redirects are present.

Summary

To fix the “too many redirects” error on a single Webflow page, review your 301 redirect rules, ensure slug uniqueness, remove any looped or scripted redirects, and check for conflicting canonical tags or third-party cache rules. Focus your fixes only on the specific page to avoid site-wide changes.

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