Can there be to many 301 redirects

[APICDA]

Is it possible to have to many 301 redirects.  I am currently looking at 156 of them.

Does this create any quality issues with regard to site performance or any other issues.

Thank you for your consideration!

[ThompsonPaul]

I don't really think there's an issue with "too many redirects" on one site, Quilbur, as long as they're implemented cleanly. 156 redirects on a medium-sized site that has been redesigned and so needs url redirects isn't unreasonable.

The more redirects there are, the harder the server has to work to process them, so can lead to a slight slowing down of the website and increase in server load. This is especially true if the redirects are being done inside a WordPress plugin, for example.

Best case is to have the redirects implemented directly in .htaccess (Apache) or in IIS Rewrites( Windows). Wherever possible, use clean, strong regex to combine as many redirects into one rule as possible. It's often possible to combine a whole group of redirects into one line using careful regex variables and wildcards.

All that said - my opinion would be that 156 redirects isn't something to worry about.

Hope that helps;

Paul

[UnderRugSwept]

Keep in mind, though, that certain web hosts place limits of the amount you can have. if you're genuinely concerned, I'd check with your host.

[APICDA]

Thank you for your insight.  This does happen to be a WordPress site and does run a little slow at times.  As I mentioned I have just come to know this site; I will keep and eye on it.

Thanks again!

[APICDA]

Good point.  I did not know that.  I will look into it.  Thanks again!

[APICDA]

Good point.  I did not know that.  I will look into it.  Thanks again!