HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 410 Gone
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 410 (Gone) is a 4xx Client Error response. 207 indicates that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV). In contrast, 410 means that the resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
Description
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
When You See It
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
How to Fix
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Description
The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
When You See It
When a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
How to Fix
Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 410 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 410: The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 410 when when a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 410 (Gone): Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page.