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Redirect Loop Fix Tool

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Tell us where the loop happens and we'll target the fix.

Stop 'ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS' on WordPress with a precise root-cause fix.

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Step 1: Describe the issue

Frequently asked questions

What causes a redirect loop in WordPress?

Mismatched WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL values, misconfigured SSL plugins, or stale .htaccess rules.

Can Cloudflare cause redirect loops?

Yes. Flexible SSL combined with WordPress forcing HTTPS can create a loop. Switch Cloudflare SSL to Full or Full Strict.

What does ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS mean?

Your browser detected an infinite redirect chain and stopped following it. The fix requires identifying which layer is sending the conflicting redirect.

How do I check WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL safely?

Open wp-config.php via FTP and check the constants. If unset, the values live in the wp_options table. Both should match exactly, including HTTPS.

Why does my wp-admin redirect loop but the front end works?

Usually a force_ssl_admin setting or a security plugin redirecting admin traffic. Disable the security plugin via FTP and retest.

Can a CDN besides Cloudflare cause loops?

Yes. Any reverse proxy that strips the HTTPS header while WordPress enforces HTTPS will create a loop. Configure the CDN to forward X-Forwarded-Proto correctly.

How long do redirect loops affect SEO?

Google interprets a loop as a server error and may suppress affected URLs within hours. Most rankings recover after the loop is fixed and pages are recrawled.

Should I use Really Simple SSL to fix redirect loops?

It can help temporarily, but the proper long-term fix is updating WP_HOME, WP_SITEURL, and database URLs to HTTPS via a search-replace.

In-depth guide

Everything you need to know about the Redirect Loop Fix Tool

Overview

The Redirect Loop Fix Tool isolates the exact cause of an infinite redirect loop on a WordPress site. The most common triggers are a mismatch between WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL, conflicting HTTPS forcing rules between WordPress and the host, Cloudflare Flexible SSL combined with WordPress HTTPS enforcement, and stale .htaccess rewrite rules left by an uninstalled plugin.

The tool gives you a deterministic resolution path based on your hosting setup, SSL provider, and whether the loop appears on the front end, the login page, or only after enabling HTTPS.

Why this matters for WordPress site owners

A redirect loop returns no content at all, which means every visitor and every search engine bot bounces immediately. Even short loop windows can cause measurable ranking drops because Google interprets the loop as a hard server error. Resolving the loop quickly preserves both revenue and SEO equity.

How to use this tool, step by step

  1. 1Indicate where the loop appears: front end only, wp-admin only, or both.
  2. 2Select your CDN or SSL provider, especially Cloudflare, if applicable.
  3. 3Apply the targeted fix, which typically takes under five minutes once the root cause is identified.

Expertise and methodology

Resolution paths are validated against Cloudflare SSL modes, LiteSpeed Cache, Really Simple SSL, and the native WordPress HTTPS enforcement constants. The tool intentionally avoids the common 'just clear cookies' advice when the actual cause is a server-side mismatch.

Reviewed and maintained by Arjun Mehta, WordPress recovery engineer, 12+ years rescuing broken sites at WPRescue.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using Cloudflare Flexible SSL with WordPress HTTPS enforcement enabled.
  • Running both Really Simple SSL and a host-level HTTPS redirect at the same time.
  • Editing wp-config.php to set HTTPS without also updating WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL.

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Need hands-on help?

If this tool does not cover your exact situation, contact WPRescue or read the troubleshooting guides. We typically reply within one business day.