What does the error "Page with redirect" mean in the Index Coverage report, and how is it different from a valid indexed page?
The "Page with redirect" status in the Index Coverage report of Google Search Console means:
📌 Google discovered this URL, but it redirects to another page—so the original URL itself is not indexed.
🔄 What It Means in Detail:
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Googlebot followed a redirect (e.g., 301, 302) when it tried to crawl the URL.
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The redirected-to page (the final destination) is the one that may get indexed, not the redirecting URL.
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The "Page with redirect" will not appear in search results, because Google doesn't index URLs that just point somewhere else.
✅ How It's Different from a "Valid" Indexed Page:
| Feature | "Page with redirect" | "Valid" Indexed Page |
|---|---|---|
| Status in GSC | Not indexed | Indexed |
| Appears in search results? | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Purpose | Just redirects to another URL | Contains indexable content |
| Action needed? | Not unless it's an unintentional redirect | None |
🛠️ When Should You Fix It?
You only need to take action if:
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The redirect is unintended (e.g., misconfigured).
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You meant to have that page indexed and appear in search.
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You have redirect chains or loops affecting crawl efficiency.
✅ What You Can Do:
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Check the redirect target — is that the page you want indexed?
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If not, fix or remove the redirect.
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If yes, no action needed — the final destination will be considered for indexing.