Response.AddHeader used to redirect url after 5sec in Classic ASP but Not Working in Google Chrome

Question

Here's the code I have:

<%
Response.AddHeader "Refresh", "5;URL=http://www.example.com"
%>

I am using this code to redirect from one website to another website after time delay of 5 sec. code working in all browser except chrome and safari

Answer 1

The Refresh HTTP was never part of the HTTP Standard it was first introduced by Netscape as an extension of the HTTP specification.

As with anything non-standard Cross Browser support is always going to be problematic, some will implement it while others will stick rigidly to the standard.

Note: The HTTP Refresh Header should not be mistaken for the META refresh HTML element which has better Browser support then the HTTP Refresh header.

Useful Links

• Meta refresh - Alternatives
• Core Techniques for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 - 7 Automatic page refresh
• Use standard redirects: don't break the back button!
• Alistairs Answer to 'Refresh' HTTP header