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HTTP Status Code 410 – Gone

? HTTP Status Code 410 – Gone

? Quick Overview

The 410 Gone status code indicates that the requested resource is no longer available on the server and has been permanently removed with no forwarding address.

? Key Concepts

  • Resource has been intentionally removed
  • No future availability expected
  • Stronger signal than 404 Not Found
  • Useful for SEO and API lifecycle control

? Syntax / Theory

When a server responds with 410, it explicitly tells clients and search engines that the resource is permanently gone and should not be requested again.

? Code Example (Server Response)

? View Code Example
// HTTP response indicating a permanently removed resource
HTTP/1.1 410 Gone
Content-Type: text/html

<h1>410 Gone</h1>
<p>This page has been permanently removed.</p>

? Live Output / Explanation

The client receives a clear signal that the resource is permanently unavailable and should not retry or cache the URL.

? Interactive Example

Click the button below to simulate a server returning a 410 Gone response.

Waiting for request...
? View Code Example
// Simulate a 410 Gone response using JavaScript
function showGone() {
  document.getElementById("goneOutput").innerHTML =
  "<strong>410 Gone:</strong> This resource has been permanently removed.";
}

? Use Cases

  • Deleted user accounts
  • Removed API endpoints
  • Expired promotional pages
  • Content removed for legal reasons

✅ Tips & Best Practices

  • Use 410 instead of 404 when removal is intentional
  • Helps search engines clean up indexes faster
  • Document removed endpoints in APIs

? Try It Yourself

  • Create a server route that returns 410
  • Compare browser behavior for 404 vs 410
  • Test SEO impact using webmaster tools