Htaccess Redirect Generator Apache redirects
Generate Apache .htaccess redirect rules for common SEO redirects. Create copy-ready snippets for old-page to new-page redirects, 301 redirects, 302 redirects, HTTPS canonicalisation, www/non-www redirects and simple trailing slash rules.
301/302
redirect status codes
HTTPS
canonical rule support
Apache
.htaccess context only
Htaccess Redirect Generator
Generate Apache .htaccess redirect rules for common SEO redirects.
Generation settings
Keep public generation simple and SEO-safe.
Include comments
Add short comments above generated rule blocks.
Preserve query strings
Keep existing URL parameters when Apache supports it by default.
Placement note
Show placement guidance in the output.
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Create common .htaccess redirect snippets without memorising Apache syntax. safely
Redirect rules matter during migrations, URL clean-ups, page consolidation, HTTPS implementation and preferred host setup. Wranker turns simple inputs into the right kind of Apache redirect workflow.
Use it during internal linking audits, content optimisation, technical SEO reviews, website migrations and content hub planning.
Single page and path redirects
Generate old URL to new URL redirect rules for changed pages, deleted content, consolidation and migration clean-up tasks.
301 and 302 redirect choices
Choose 301 for permanent moves or 302 for temporary campaigns, tests, maintenance and short-term page routing.
HTTPS and host normalisation
Prepare canonical redirect snippets for forcing HTTPS and choosing either www or non-www as the preferred host direction.
Warnings, placement notes and test URLs
Review risks such as redirect loops, cross-domain destinations, HTTP destinations, broad root redirects and existing .htaccess conflicts in the output view.
A correct redirect setup helps protect migrations, users and SEO signals. signals
Redirects help users and search engines reach the right URL when content moves. Clean rules can reduce 404 errors, support migration quality and consolidate signals from old URLs to relevant new destinations.
Reduce redirect mistakes
Start from structured inputs instead of hand-writing syntax that can create loops, chains or unreachable pages.
Speed up implementation
Move from rule selection to copy-ready Apache snippets, explanation, test URLs and export actions in the output workflow.
Improve technical SEO handoff
Use Wranker alongside redirect path checks, broken link review, 404 monitoring and broader technical audits.
From redirect intent to a ready-to-review .htaccess snippet. guided
Select the rule type, enter the source and destination or canonical settings, choose the redirect code and continue to the results view for generated code and safety checks.
Choose the rule type
Pick a single URL redirect, directory redirect, trailing slash rule or switch into Canonical Rules mode.
Enter source and destination
Add the old URL or path and the new destination. Full URLs can be normalised into path-based matching where appropriate.
Configure redirect settings
Choose 301 or 302, enable comments, force HTTPS or set one preferred host direction for canonical rules.
Generate and review
Open the output view for generated code, explanations, warnings, test URLs, raw data and export actions.
Build cleaner redirect handoffs for technical SEO workflows. handoffs
Use the generator when URL structures change, old pages need relevant destinations, HTTPS is being enforced or canonical host rules need a clear starter snippet.
SEO beginners
Create simple redirect rules without memorising Apache syntax or rewriting examples by hand.
Technical SEO specialists
Generate starter snippets quickly during audits, migrations, 404 clean-up and canonical host reviews.
SEO agencies and migration teams
Prepare redirect instructions, exportable snippets and clear implementation notes for client websites.
Developers and website owners
Build Apache starter rules for page changes, CMS sites, WordPress projects and URL clean-up tasks.
Test, monitor and validate redirects after implementation.
Generate the redirect rule first, back up .htaccess, test in staging, deploy carefully, then use related tools to verify redirect paths and monitor broken URLs.
URL Redirect Path Checker
Test live redirect status, chains and final destinations after implementation.
OpenBroken Link Checker
Find URLs that may need redirects or content consolidation decisions.
Open404 Checker
Identify missing pages that may require relevant redirect fixes.
OpenTechnical SEO Audit Tool
Review broader crawlability, indexability and technical SEO issues around redirects.
Htaccess Redirect Generator FAQ
Straight answers about Apache .htaccess redirect rules, 301 vs 302 redirects, canonical host rules, HTTPS rules, testing and export options.
An Htaccess Redirect Generator is a tool that creates Apache .htaccess redirect rules from simple inputs such as old URL, new URL, redirect code and canonical redirect options.
A .htaccess file is an Apache configuration file used to control site-level behaviours such as redirects, rewrites, access rules and URL handling.
This tool generates Apache .htaccess rules only. It does not generate Nginx redirect rules.
Use a 301 redirect when a URL has moved permanently. It is commonly used for website migrations, deleted pages, changed URLs and content consolidation.
Use a 302 redirect when a URL move is temporary, such as for short-term campaigns, testing, maintenance or temporary page routing.
Yes. Use the Canonical Rules mode and enable Force HTTPS to generate Apache rewrite rules that redirect HTTP URLs to HTTPS.
Yes. Use the Canonical Rules mode and select the www to non-www option. The tool prevents selecting both www directions at the same time.
Yes. Use the Canonical Rules mode and select the non-www to www option. Only one canonical host direction should be active.
Yes. Always back up your existing .htaccess file and test redirect rules before deploying to production. Incorrect rules can create redirect loops or make pages unreachable.
Yes. After generating rules, you can copy the .htaccess code or export it as TXT, CSV, PDF or JSON where available.
Build better redirect workflows with Wranker.
Generate Apache redirect snippets, then use Wranker to validate redirect paths, find broken links, review 404 pages, audit crawlability and manage project-level SEO tasks.