tool::http-status-detail
410 Gone
The resource has been permanently deleted and will not return.
Status Code
410
Name
Gone
Category
4xxDetailed Explanation
HTTP 410 Gone indicates the requested resource has been permanently deleted from the server and will not return. Unlike 404 Not Found, 410 explicitly communicates that the resource existed but was intentionally removed. From an SEO perspective, 410 signals search engines to immediately remove the URL from their index, which is faster than a 404.
Common Causes
- ▸A user permanently deleted their account
- ▸A product was discontinued or a service was shut down
- ▸Content was permanently removed due to a policy violation
- ▸An expired campaign or promotional page
How to Fix
- 1.410 is an intentional permanent deletion response — no fix needed
- 2.Remove or update internal links that point to the deleted resource
- 3.Check the crawl errors report in Google Search Console
- 4.If a replacement resource exists, consider a 301 redirect instead
Related HTTP Headers
Cache-ControlResponse Example
HTTP/1.1 410 Gone
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
{"error":"gone","message":"This resource has been permanently deleted"}Related Status Codes
400Bad RequestThe server could not understand the request due to invalid syntax.→401UnauthorizedAuthentication is required and has failed or not been provided.→402Payment RequiredReserved for future use; some services use it for payment walls.→403ForbiddenThe server refuses to fulfill the request (authenticated but unauthorized).→404Not FoundThe requested resource could not be found.→
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