410 Gone
The resource used to exist at this URL and has been removed on purpose, with no forwarding address.
| Class | Client error (4xx) |
|---|---|
| Defined in | RFC9110, Section 15.5.11 |
| Cacheable by default | Yes (RFC 9110, section 15.1) |
Common causes
- Content that was deliberately and permanently removed.
- Expired offers or retired API versions.
What to do
Use 410 instead of 404 when a removal is final. Search engines tend to drop 410 URLs from their index faster than 404 ones.
Related codes
- 404 Not Found: The server cannot find the requested resource.
- 301 Moved Permanently: The resource has moved permanently to the URL in the Location header.
- 308 Permanent Redirect: Permanent redirect that keeps the original method and body.