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# View and manage rule matches

> See which URLs triggered your redirect rules and convert high-traffic URLs to permanent 301 redirects (Enterprise only)

<Note>
  **Enterprise feature**: Rule matches are only available on the Enterprise plan. [Upgrade your plan](/redirect-pro/guides/account-and-settings/manage-subscription) to access this feature.
</Note>

Rule matches show the actual URLs visitors accessed that triggered your redirect rules. Use this data to convert high-traffic URLs into permanent 301 redirects for better SEO and unlimited visits.

## What are rule matches?

When a visitor accesses a broken URL that matches one of your redirect rules, Redirect Pro records:

* The exact URL the visitor tried to access ("Redirect from")
* Where the visitor was redirected to ("Redirect to")
* How many times this specific URL pattern was accessed

## Why use rule matches?

**SEO benefits:**

* Convert high-traffic URLs to permanent 301 redirects
* 301s send stronger ranking signals to search engines

**Quota savings:**

* 301 redirects have unlimited visits (don't count toward your quota)
* Free up tracked visits for redirect rules that need flexibility

**Better user experience:**

* 301 redirects happen instantly with no visible delay
* Eliminate the split-second delay from JavaScript redirects

<Info>
  **Rule of thumb**: Any URL accessed **10+ times per month** is a good candidate for conversion to a permanent 301 redirect.
</Info>

## View rule matches

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Redirect Pro">
    From your Shopify admin, open the **Redirect Pro** app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Redirect Rules">
    Click **Redirect rules** in the app navigation menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find a rule with matches">
    Look for the **matches count** in the rule's row. A "View matches" button appears next to rules that have recorded matches.

    <Info>
      If no "View matches" button appears, the rule hasn't matched any visitor URLs yet.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click View matches">
    Click the **View matches** button to open the rule matches page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the matches">
    Matches are organized into three tabs:

    * **For review**: New matches that need action
    * **Converted**: Matches already converted to 301 redirects
    * **Hidden**: Matches you've dismissed as irrelevant
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Understanding match data

The matches table shows:

| Column              | Description                            |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Redirect from**   | The exact broken URL visitors accessed |
| **Redirect to**     | Where the rule redirected them         |
| **Visits**          | How many times this URL was accessed   |
| **Last updated at** | Most recent visit timestamp            |

**What the data tells you:**

* **High visit counts (10+)** - Strong candidates for 301 conversion
* **Low visit counts (1-5)** - Less critical, can remain as rule matches
* **Recent activity** - Currently relevant URLs
* **Old timestamps** - Historical patterns that may no longer be relevant

## Convert matches into 301 redirects

Turn high-traffic matches into permanent redirects for SEO benefits.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the For review tab">
    New matches appear here by default.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select matches to convert">
    Check the boxes next to URLs you want to convert.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create redirect">
    Click the **Create redirect** button in the actions menu above the table.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What happens after conversion:**

* New 301 redirects are created in your URL Redirects list
* Matches move to the "Converted" tab
* Future visits to these URLs use the 301 (unlimited, no quota impact)
* The redirect rule continues to match other URLs

## Hide irrelevant matches

Declutter your "For review" list by hiding matches you don't need to convert.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select matches to hide">
    Check the boxes next to URLs that are:

    * Low traffic (1-2 visits)
    * Test URLs you created
    * No longer relevant
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Hide">
    Click the **Hide** button in the actions menu.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What happens after hiding:**

* Matches move to the "Hidden" tab
* They're removed from your "For review" queue
* The redirect rule still works for these URLs
* Hiding has no impact on the redirect rule itself

<Note>
  Hiding matches is purely for visual organization. The redirect rule continues to match and redirect these URLs - they just won't clutter your "For review" list.
</Note>

## Managing tabs

### For review tab

New matches appear here automatically. Use this tab to:

* Review newly-triggered URLs
* Identify conversion candidates
* Hide irrelevant matches

### Converted tab

Shows matches you've already converted to 301 redirects. This tab helps you:

* Track which URLs have been optimized
* Verify conversions were successful
* Reference conversion history

### Hidden tab

Shows matches you've dismissed. Use this tab to:

* Review previously hidden matches
* Move matches back to "For review" or convert to 301s if needed
* Clean up old hidden matches

## Common use cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Identify high-traffic URLs after migration">
    **Scenario**: You migrated your site and created redirect rules. Now you want to see which old URLs are still getting traffic.

    **Action**:

    1. Wait 30 days after migration
    2. Review rule matches sorted by visit count
    3. Convert URLs with 10+ visits to 301 redirects
    4. Hide test URLs and low-traffic matches
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Optimize discontinued market redirects">
    **Scenario**: You closed a market and want to find which country-specific URLs need permanent redirects.

    **Action**:

    1. Check matches for your market redirect rule
    2. Identify which products/collections are most affected
    3. Convert high-traffic items to 301 redirects
    4. Keep the rule active for edge cases
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Clean up unused redirect rules">
    **Scenario**: You have several redirect rules and want to remove ones that aren't being used.

    **Action**:

    1. Check rules with zero matches
    2. Verify they're truly unused (check rule creation date)
    3. Delete rules with no matches after 30+ days
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related guides

* [Understanding redirect rules](/redirect-pro/guides/working-with-redirect-rules/redirect-rules-overview) - Learn how redirect rules work
* [Create a redirect rule](/redirect-pro/guides/working-with-redirect-rules/create-redirect-rule) - Set up rules that generate matches
* [Create a redirect](/redirect-pro/guides/managing-301-redirects/create-301-redirect) - Understand 301 redirects
* [Understanding usage quotas](/redirect-pro/guides/account-and-settings/usage-quotas) - Learn about tracked visits and quota savings

## Need help?

Questions about rule matches or conversions?

* [Contact support](/redirect-pro/help/support/contact-support) - Get strategic guidance on optimizing your redirects