404 vs 410
Not Found vs Gone
🔍404Not Found
👻410Gone
| 🔍404 | 👻410 | |
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| Name | Not Found | Gone |
| Category | 4xxClient Error | 4xxClient Error |
| Description | The server cannot find the requested resource. The URL is not recognized. | The content has been permanently deleted from server, with no forwarding address. |
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Description
The server cannot find the requested resource. The URL is not recognized.
When to Use
- Resource doesn't exist at this URL
- When you don't want to reveal if a resource ever existed
- Use 410 Gone if the resource was explicitly deleted
Common Causes
- Typo in URL
- Page was deleted
- Link is outdated
Description
The content has been permanently deleted from server, with no forwarding address.
When to Use
- Resource was intentionally and permanently deleted
- Want to inform clients to remove their references/links
- Stronger signal than 404 - tells caches to purge
Common Causes
- Resource intentionally deleted
- API endpoint retired
- Content permanently removed