Ask What could be causing a WordPress website domain to redirect to Google?

[Brajet]

I seen some hacked WordPress sites where redirects are added to the pages. Some of those may be only happening when user comes from specific site (referrer based). But it also may be some sort of misconfiguration of network, etc. Unfortunately it may be a bit too technical to troubleshoot, so consider getting someone experienced to check it.

So, I would start with inspection of the .htaccess files, page HTML code (look for injected meta tags or javascripts). Then need to check scripts. Run a scan with Sucuri, inspect theme files manually.

 

[Anthony Joshua]

A WordPress site redirecting to Google usually happens because of a misconfiguration in the site settings or a plugin. Sometimes, the WordPress Address or Site Address in the general settings might be set incorrectly, pointing to an external URL like Google. Other times, certain plugins or custom code added to the site can trigger this redirect. It's best to check your WordPress settings, deactivate plugins one by one, and see if the redirect stops.

 

[Felix😎]

There are a few things that might cause this. It's possible your website was hacked, and the hacker added a redirect to Google. Or, maybe there's a mistake in your .htaccess file or DNS settings. Sometimes, even a broken plugin or theme can cause weird redirects. Try scanning for malware and checking files on your server. It's also good to review recent changes you made. These things can feel overwhelming, but with some patience, you can get your site back to normal.