HTTP 200 OK vs 308 Permanent Redirect
HTTP 200 (OK) is a 2xx Success response, while 308 (Permanent Redirect) is a 3xx Redirection response. 200 indicates that the request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only. In contrast, 308 means that the resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
Description
The request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only.
When You See It
The most common HTTP response — indicates the request was processed successfully.
How to Fix
No fix needed. The request succeeded as expected.
Description
The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
When You See It
For permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
How to Fix
Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.
Key Differences
200 is a 2xx Success response, while 308 is a 3xx Redirection response.
HTTP 200: The request succeeded. The meaning depends on the HTTP method: GET returns the resource, POST reports the action result, HEAD returns headers only.
HTTP 308: The resource has been permanently moved. Like 301, but guarantees the HTTP method will NOT be changed.
You encounter 200 when the most common HTTP response — indicates the request was processed successfully.
You encounter 308 when for permanent URL changes where POST requests must remain POST.
When to Use Which
For 200 (OK): No fix needed. The request succeeded as expected. For 308 (Permanent Redirect): Update all references to the new URL. The HTTP method is preserved.