410 Gone
410 indicates a permanently removed resource. It’s a stronger signal than 404 and can speed up deindexing after recrawl.
Definition
410 Gone is an HTTP status code indicating the resource has been permanently removed. Compared to 404, it’s more explicit and may help search engines drop the URL faster after a recrawl.
Why it matters
- Remove unwanted URLs from the index faster (after recrawl)
- Reduce indexing confusion and crawl waste
- A clearer signal than a generic 404
How to implement
- Use 410 only for permanent removals
- Remove internal links and sitemap entries
- If there’s a replacement page, use 301 instead
Examples
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HTTP/1.1 410 GoneRelated
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