How to redirect the user from one page to another using jQuery or pure JavaScript?

To redirect a user to another page using JavaScript or jQuery, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Pure JavaScript Methods

a. Using window.location.href

This is the most common way to redirect to a new URL. It adds the new page to the browser’s history, allowing the user to navigate back.

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// Redirect immediately
window.location.href = "https://example.com/new-page";

b. Using window.location.replace()

This replaces the current page in the browser’s history with the new page. The user cannot click the back button to return to the original page.

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window.location.replace("https://example.com/new-page");

c. Using window.location.assign()

Similar to href, this method also adds the new page to the browser’s history.

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window.location.assign("https://example.com/new-page");

2. jQuery Method

While jQuery isn’t necessary for redirects (use pure JavaScript instead), you can still achieve it by modifying the href property:

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// Using jQuery (not recommended for simple redirects)
$(location).attr("href", "https://example.com/new-page");

3. Timed Redirect

Use setTimeout to delay the redirect (e.g., after 3 seconds):

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// Redirect after 3 seconds
setTimeout(function() {
  window.location.href = "https://example.com/new-page";
}, 3000); // 3000 milliseconds = 3 seconds

Key Notes

• History Behavior:
  • window.location.href and window.location.assign() allow the user to navigate back.
  • window.location.replace() prevents going back.
• Relative Paths: You can use paths like "/new-page" instead of full URLs.
• Performance: Prefer pure JavaScript over jQuery for simplicity and efficiency.

Example Usage

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// Redirect immediately (pure JS)
function redirect() {
  window.location.href = "https://example.com/new-page";
}

// Redirect after a delay
setTimeout(() => {
  window.location.replace("/new-page"); // Relative path
}, 3000);

When to Use?

• Use window.location.href for standard redirects.
• Use window.location.replace() if you want to prevent the user from returning to the original page.
• Avoid jQuery unless you’re already using it extensively in your project.