A three-digit code indicating whether a request succeeded, redirected, or failed.
What is an HTTP Status Code?
Every time your browser requests a webpage, the server responds with a three-digit status code indicating the result.
Status Code Ranges
| Range | Category | Meaning |
|---|
| 2xx | Success | Request worked |
| 3xx | Redirect | Go somewhere else |
| 4xx | Client Error | Bad request or not found |
| 5xx | Server Error | Server failed |
Common Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
200 | OK — page loaded successfully |
301 | Permanent redirect |
302 | Temporary redirect |
403 | Forbidden — access denied |
404 | Not found |
500 | Internal server error |
503 | Service unavailable |
What it means for a domain lookup
- 200 — The site is up and responding normally
- 301/302 — The domain redirects somewhere (we follow the redirect)
- 403 — Server exists but blocks our request
- 5xx — Server is having problems