Understanding HTTP Status Codes
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Introduction
Website maintenance and SEO success heavily rely on understanding and monitoring HTTP status codes. Our HTTP Status Code Checker helps you identify and resolve web page accessibility issues quickly and efficiently.
What is an HTTP Status Code?
HTTP status codes are standardized response codes that web servers send to browsers during webpage requests. These three-digit numbers provide crucial information about the state of the requested resource.
Quick Tip: Status codes are the first indicator of whether your web pages are working correctly or experiencing issues.
Status Code Categories
2xx - Success
Request was successful
- 200: OK
- 201: Created
- 204: No Content
3xx - Redirection
Further action needed
- 301: Permanent Redirect
- 302: Temporary Redirect
- 304: Not Modified
4xx - Client Error
Client-side issue
- 400: Bad Request
- 403: Forbidden
- 404: Not Found
5xx - Server Error
Server-side issue
- 500: Internal Server Error
- 502: Bad Gateway
- 503: Service Unavailable
Why Check Status Codes?
SEO Impact
Proper status codes help search engines understand your site structure
User Experience
Identify and fix broken links and redirects
Performance
Monitor response times and server health
How to Use This Tool
- Enter one or more URLs in the text area above (one per line)
- Click the "Check Status" button
- Review the results in the table
- Address any issues found based on the status codes