Do redirects get cached?

Do redirects get cached?

In the absense of cache control directives that specify otherwise, a 301 redirect defaults to being cached without any expiry date. That is, it will remain cached for as long as the browser’s cache can accommodate it.

How do I clear a cached redirect?

#1: Clear All the Browser’s Cache Data

1. Menu > Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy, then click on Clear browsing data…
2. Ensure that “Cached images and files” is a checked option (the rest is optional, depending on what you want to clear)
3. Click the Clear browsing data button.

How long do browsers cache 302 redirects?

We cache 301 for a couple of hours and 302s for a shorter period of time (~20 minutes).

Are 302 redirects cached?

Even if you remove the redirection from the server, your browser continuously redirects the resources to the new domain or HTTPS, because of the hard cache. So the 302 is not hard cached by the browser and you have the ability to access the old version if you remove the redirection from your server (website).

Is 302 redirect cached?

When should I remove redirect?

If the source of most of your traffic comes from search engine results, then you can just shut down your 301 redirects after a few months to a year. Like Mueller said, this would be enough time for Google to track your move and recognize your new site.

How do I clear the browser cache for a 301 redirect?

You can’t clear the browser cache for your users, so if you need to change or undo a 301 redirect, the old redirect is still going to be in effect until their cache expires. Never put a 301 (permanent) redirect in place unless it is truly permanent!

How can I avoid having to clear my browser cache?

This way you will avoid having to constantly clear your browser cache and you will never have a situation where a subset of your users are constantly redirected into oblivion because their browser cached a bad redirect. Always implement 302 (temporary) redirects first, then change them to 301 (permanent) redirects once you’ve tested them!

Why is my website redirecting to the same place every time?

Your browser is going to send you to the same place it redirected you to last time. Clear your browser cache each and every time you make a change to a 301 redirect. If you put a 301 redirect into operation, that redirect will be cached in the browser for any visitor’s on your site.