Redirects
Redirects make sure that visitors who open an old or incorrect address in your store are automatically sent to the right page. This matters especially after renaming or deleting pages and products, so neither customers nor search engines hit a dead end.
| Source Path | Target Path | Status | Hits | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /alte-kategorie/schuhe | /kategorie/schuhe | 301 | 482 | ✓Active |
| /sommer-aktion | https://beispiel-shop.example/aktionen | 302 | 37 | ✓Active |
| /alte-produktseite | /produkte/beispiel-artikel | 301 | 12 | •Inactive |
/settings/redirectsWhat can I do here?
- Create new redirects from an old address to a new one
- Edit existing redirects, activate/deactivate them, or delete them
- See how often a redirect was actually triggered and when it was last used
- Search by source or target path and filter by active/inactive
- Import many redirects at once via a CSV file
Step by step
- Create a single redirect: Click "Create Redirect", enter the old path (e.g.
/old-page) and the target (new path or full URL), and choose the status code. - Save: Confirm with "Create" — the redirect is active immediately.
- Import many redirects at once: Click "CSV Import", upload a CSV file with the columns source path, target path, and optionally status code, and check the preview for errors before importing.
- Check its effect: Watch the "Hits" column to see whether a redirect is being used.
- Deactivate instead of delete: Click the active/inactive toggle in the table to temporarily suspend a redirect without losing it.
Fields explained
| Field | Meaning | Notes/Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Source Path | The old/no longer valid address to redirect from | Must start with "/" |
| Target Path | The address visitors are redirected to | Can be an internal path or a full external URL |
| Status Code | Type of redirect (see values below) | Affects how search engines evaluate the redirect |
| Active | Turns the redirect on/off | Inactive redirects don't take effect but remain saved |
| Hits | Number of times this redirect was actually triggered | Helps identify unused redirects |
| Last Hit | Time this redirect was last triggered |
Values & status
Status code
| Value | Meaning | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 301 Permanent | Permanent redirect | Search engines transfer the old page's ranking to the new one — the default choice when renaming pages |
| 302 Temporary | Temporary redirect | The old address remains known to search engines as the actual target — suitable for time-limited campaigns |
Frequently asked questions
When should I create a redirect?
Whenever you rename a product, category, or CMS page and its address changes, or remove a page that might still be linked elsewhere.
What's the difference between 301 and 302?
301 signals "moved permanently" and is the default case. 302 signals "only temporary" — use it only for time-limited campaigns where the old address will be reused later.
Why isn't my redirect working?
Check that it's marked "Active" and that the source path starts exactly with "/" and matches the address actually being requested.
How do I import many old addresses at once?
Use "CSV Import" with a file in the format SourcePath,TargetPath,StatusCode (status code optional, default 301). Invalid rows are flagged before importing.
How do I find outdated redirects that are no longer needed?
Check the "Last Hit" column — redirects with no hits over a long period can usually be safely removed.