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Will a 302 Redirect Cause Duplicate Content Issues?

by marcustaylor0123
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Hey everyone,

I recently set up a 302 redirect for a temporary page move, but now I'm worried about potential SEO issues. Since a 302 doesn't pass link equity like a 301, will Google still index both the old and new URLs? Could this cause duplicate content problems or impact rankings?

Also, how long can a 302 be in place before it affects SEO negatively? Should I switch to a 301 instead?
#302 #content #duplicate #issues #redirect
  • Profile picture of the author Thinkfast
    If you are redirecting temporary then why not using no index tag to new one page, if you are doubting about duplicate contents or pages. You can use also canonical. Generally people are using 302 redirect for short period like for maintenance or for A/B testing or you offer any new plan for any existing services/products and search engine know very well that this is temporary redirect and after some duration you will be there with old page. I think there are not any issue like negative SEO with 302 redirect.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rachel Donnelly
    if your move is genuinely temporary and expected to last only a short period (a few days to a week), a 302 might still be appropriate. If it looks like the change will be longer-term, consider switching to a 301 redirect to avoid potential SEO issues related to duplicate content and link equity. After implementing the redirect change, monitor your rankings and site's performance to ensure that search engines are handling the URLs as intended.
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  • Profile picture of the author Len Global virtual
    A 302 redirect is suitable for temporary changes, but since it typically transfers less link equity than a 301, Google might index both the old and new URLs, which could create duplicate content issues; if the redirect lasts for several months or you consider the change more permanent, it would be wise to switch to a 301 to prevent any adverse effects on SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author OnlineProxy
    A 302 redirect is used for temporary page moves and doesn't pass as much link equity as a 301, meaning both the old and new URLs might be indexed by Google. If the redirect stays in place for too long, it could lead to duplicate content issues. If the move is temporary, a 302 is appropriate, but if the move is permanent, a 301 redirect is better to avoid potential SEO issues.
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  • Profile picture of the author austindale
    Using a 302 redirect won't cause duplicate issues on the page. However, if the redirect has been in place for over 6 months, it's a good idea to either remove it or change it to a 301 redirect.

    Google tends to treat 302 redirects as permanent if they exist for 6-12 months. Updating it to a 301 helps clearly signal the change to Google and ensures all ranking signals are passed to the correct page.
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