The Problem: Stuck in the Wrong Language

The client’s  used  as a  to manage English and German versions. When users selected German, they were redirected correctly. But when switching back to English, they kept getting bounced back to the German version—even after clearing . This caused a  issue and made the  feel broken. Many users were  and the  or  was sometimes affected.

What We Found

• Weglot Auto-Redirect Setting: The plugin for WordPress was set to redirect based on browser language. This alone can cause a loop issue or redirect loop occurs if not managed carefully.
• Custom code snippet: A region-based redirect script was setting cookies, overriding manual user choices, and causing many redirects.
• Admin Login Loop: The custom code also affected backend access to the WordPress admin dashboard, creating a login loop and making it difficult to access the admin area.

️ How We Fixed It

Step 1: Turn Off Auto-Redirects

We d Weglot’s -based auto-redirection  to prevent the  from causing  conflicts.

Step 2: Disable Custom Snippet

We located the  that set  and forced  based on referrer or , causing the . It was temporarily .

Step 3: Inspect the JavaScript

A deeper  of  revealed aggressive  logic and  manipulation,  with .

Step 4: Comment the Problem Lines

Instead of deleting, we commented out the  causing the , preserving the snippet for future  or .

Step 5: Clear All Cache

We purged , , , and   to remove any residual  behavior.  was essential before retesting the .

Step 6: Retest Everything

We verified proper  switching across devices, in incognito, and logged in/out states. Checked , , , , , , , and default  behavior.  were tested to ensure no  remained.

Final Result

Users can now switch languages freely without being . The  and  work normally, and the client confirmed the  is resolved. The , , and  are all running smoothly, and the  redirect issues is accessible.

Key Learnings

• Custom scripts + plugins = potential conflict

• Auto-redirection and cookies should never clash

• Always test after code changes, even if things look fixed

• Caching can make debugging harder—clear everything!

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Frequently Asked Questions (How to Fix Weglot Redirection Loops on WordPress)

How to fix redirect loops?

Redirect loops usually happen due to incorrect URL, HTTPS, or plugin settings. Fix them by checking WordPress site and home URLs, disabling conflicting plugins, reviewing .htaccess redirects, clearing browser and site cache, and ensuring SSL settings match your hosting configuration.

How to solve redirect problem in WordPress?

Redirect problems in WordPress are usually caused by wrong URL or HTTPS settings. Fix them by checking Site URL and Home URL, disabling redirect plugins, correcting .htaccess rules, clearing cache, and ensuring SSL settings match your hosting environment properly.

How to fix WordPress err_too_many_redirects?

WordPress ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error usually occurs due to incorrect URL or SSL settings. Fix it by checking Site Address and Home URL, disabling redirect or cache plugins, clearing browser cache and cookies, reviewing .htaccess rules, and confirming HTTPS is properly configured.

How to fix WordPress login page refreshing and redirecting issue?

WordPress login page refreshing or redirecting issue is usually caused by incorrect site URLs, cache, or plugin conflicts. Fix it by checking Home and Site URL, clearing browser and site cache, disabling plugins, resetting .htaccess, and ensuring cookies and SSL settings are correctly configured.