410 Gone
The page you asked for was deliberately deleted and won't come back. The rest of the site still works.
Quick checks
- Look for a newer version of the content on the same site.
- Check the Internet Archive for an old copy.
If you’re visiting the site
Find a replacement
- Search the site for the topic, or go to its home page.
If you run the site
When to use 410
- For content removed for good with no replacement: expired listings, discontinued products, deleted accounts.
- If there is a replacement, use a
301redirect to it instead.
Serve it correctly
- nginx:
location = /old-page { return 410; }. Show a helpful page with links.
- nginx:
Still not working?
A 410 is intentional. If you think the content was removed by mistake, contact the site.
See what’s happening
LightAtom's connections view shows which servers your apps contact, when an app reports content as gone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 404 and 410?
404 says the page wasn't found, without saying why. 410 says it was removed permanently. Search engines drop 410 pages from results a little faster.
Should I use 410 or 301 for removed pages?
Use 301 when there's a relevant replacement, so visitors and link value carry over. Use 410 when there's nothing to send people to.
Is 410 bad for SEO?
No. It's a clear signal to stop indexing a page that's gone. Removing pages that still get traffic is the costly part, not the status code.