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redirect chains error also appeared on the home page of my website but I solved it manually and now the home page of my website is working I appealed to the WordPress forum from there I got this Complete solution found.

Redirect chains can occur when there are multiple redirects configured for a single URL, leading to a series of redirects before reaching the final destination. This can sometimes cause issues such as slower page loading times or SEO penalties.

To troubleshoot and resolve the redirect chains error on your WordPress website, you can follow these steps:

Check .htaccess file: Sometimes, redirects are configured directly in the .htaccess file of your website. You can access this file via FTP or File Manager in your web hosting control panel. Look for any redirect rules and make sure there are no unnecessary or conflicting redirects.

WordPress Plugins: While you've checked the redirection list in your plugin, it's worth double-checking all installed plugins for any that might be causing unwanted redirects. Deactivate plugins one by one and test to see if the issue resolves.

Theme Functions: Some WordPress themes may have custom functions that handle redirects. Review your theme's functions.php file for any redirect-related code and ensure it's configured correctly.

Check WordPress Settings: In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings > General and ensure that the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields are correctly set to

Browser Cache: Clear your browser cache or try accessing your website in a different browser to ensure the redirect issue isn't caused by cached redirects.

SEO Plugins: If you're using an SEO plugin like Yoast SEO or Rank Math, check their settings for any configured redirects and ensure they're set up correctly.

Server Configuration: Sometimes, redirects can be configured at the server level. If you have access to server configuration files (such as Apache's httpd.conf), check for any redirects configured there.

Search for Hardcoded URLs: Review your website's content and template files for any hardcoded URLs that might be causing unintentional redirects.

WordPress Debugging: Enable WordPress debugging to see if any errors related to redirects are being logged. You can do this by adding the following line to your wp-config.php file:

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Consult with a Developer: If you're unable to identify the cause of the redirect chains or if you're uncomfortable making changes to your website's code, consider consulting with a WordPress developer or technical support for further assistance.

By systematically checking these potential sources of redirects, you should be able to identify and resolve the redirect chains error on your WordPress website.

Best Regards,
Danial Vettori.

When you redirect too many times in a row, Google stops following your redirects, which is known as a redirect chain. These are what are known as networked web difficulties that affect users' experiences, cause problems for search engines, and affect your page rankings. It's important to address redirect chains as soon as possible because they might affect both SEO and site performance. This problem reports URLs that lead to multiple redirections.