HTTP Status Code Checker
Get the status code of your page, check for redirects, and identify errors.
We'll fetch the headers and show you the full status chain.
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HTTP Status Codes and SEO
HTTP status codes tell search engines (and browsers) what happened when they tried to access your page. While there are many codes, only a few are critical for SEO.
200 OK
Everything worked! This is what you want for your normal pages. Google will crawl and index these pages.
301 Moved Permanently
The page has moved forever. Google transfers "link juice" (ranking power) to the new URL. Use this for permanent migrations.
302 Found (Temporary)
The page has moved temporarily. Google keeps the old URL in the index. Use this for maintenance or A/B testing.
404 Not Found
The page doesn't exist. Google will eventually de-index it. Make sure you don't have broken links pointing to 404s.
Common SEO Mistakes
- Soft 404s: Returning a "200 OK" code for a page that says "Page Not Found". This confuses Google. Always return a real 404 header.
- Redirect Chains: Linking A -> B -> C -> D. This wastes crawl budget and slows down the user. Link directly from A -> D.
- 302 instead of 301: Using a temporary redirect for a permanent move prevents the new page from getting full ranking credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HTTP Status Code?
It's a 3-digit number returned by a server in response to a request. It tells the client (browser or bot) if the request was successful, redirected, or failed.
When should I use a 301 vs 302 redirect?
Use 301 if the change is permanent and you want the new URL to rank. Use 302 if you might move it back later and want to keep the old URL ranked.
Does a 404 error hurt my SEO?
Not directly. It's normal for pages to be removed. However, if you have many internal links pointing to 404s, it creates a bad user experience and wastes crawl budget.
What is a "Soft 404"?
A "Soft 404" happens when a page looks like an error page to the user (e.g., "Product not found") but the server sends a 200 OK status code. This is bad for SEO.
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