Shopify Redirect Checker

Shopify Redirect Management

Built-in URL Redirects

Shopify provides a built-in redirect manager accessible at: Online Store > Navigation > URL Redirects. This interface allows you to:

• Create manual 301 permanent redirects
• Import bulk redirects via CSV
• View and manage existing redirects
• Shopify automatically creates redirects when you change product or collection handles

Shopify Redirect Apps

For advanced redirect features, Shopify apps provide:

• Bulk redirect management and import
• 404 page monitoring and auto-redirect suggestions
• Wildcard and regex pattern redirects
• Temporary 302 redirects for campaigns

Common Shopify Redirect Scenarios

Product Handle Changes

When you change a product handle, Shopify automatically creates a redirect from the old URL to the new one. However, if you delete and recreate a product, you must manually create redirects. Always test product URL changes with our redirect checker.

Collection URL Changes

Reorganizing collections requires redirects from old collection URLs to new ones. Map old collection structure to new to preserve category rankings.

Custom Domain Migration

Moving from yourstore.myshopify.com to custom domain requires domain-level redirects. Shopify handles this automatically, but verify with our domain change checker.

Platform Migration to Shopify

Migrating from WooCommerce, Magento, or other platforms to Shopify requires comprehensive URL mapping. Create CSV file of old→new URLs and bulk import to Shopify. See our website migration guide for details.

Shopify Redirect Limitations

• Redirect limit varies by plan (check current Shopify limits)
• No native support for regex or wildcard patterns (need app)
• Can only create 301 redirects (no 302, 307, 308 support)
• Cannot redirect to external domains directly

How to Create Shopify Redirects

Single Redirect

1. Go to Online Store > Navigation > URL Redirects
2. Click 'Create URL redirect'
3. Enter old path (e.g., /products/old-product)
4. Enter new path or search for product/collection
5. Click 'Save redirect'

Bulk Import

1. Create CSV with columns: Redirect from, Redirect to
2. Go to URL Redirects page
3. Click 'Import' and upload CSV
4. Verify import completed successfully
5. Test redirects with our bulk checker

Shopify SEO and Redirects

Shopify's automatic redirect creation helps preserve SEO when making changes, but:

• Always verify redirects are created (Shopify occasionally misses them)
• Monitor for redirect chains after multiple handle changes
• Check Google Search Console for crawl errors weekly
• Use link monitoring for high-value product pages

Troubleshooting Shopify Redirects

Redirect Not Working

• Clear browser cache and test in incognito mode
• Verify redirect path doesn't include domain (use /path not full URL)
• Check if Shopify app is overriding built-in redirects
• Ensure redirect is saved and active in admin

Redirect Limit Reached

If you hit Shopify's redirect limit:

• Audit and remove unnecessary redirects
• Use redirect app with unlimited redirects
• Consolidate redirect chains into direct redirects
• Consider upgrading Shopify plan

Redirect Chain Issues

Multiple handle changes create redirect chains (A→B→C). Use our redirect checker to identify chains, then update redirects to point directly to final destination (A→C).

Best Practices for Shopify Redirects

1. Plan Handle Changes: Minimize unnecessary product handle changes
2. Test Before Deleting Products: Verify no important backlinks before deletion
3. Export Redirect List: Regularly backup your redirect configuration
4. Monitor 404 Pages: Install app to track broken links
5. Verify After Theme Changes: Theme updates can affect URL structure