HTTP 410 Gone vs 505 HTTP Version Not Supported
HTTP 410 (Gone) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported) is a 5xx Server Error response. 410 indicates that the resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent. In contrast, 505 means that the server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
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.
Description
The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
When You See It
When a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.
How to Fix
Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).
Key Differences
410 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 505 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 410: The resource is permanently gone and will not be available again. Unlike 404, this is intentional and permanent.
HTTP 505: The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
You encounter 410 when when a resource has been deliberately removed and should be de-indexed by search engines.
You encounter 505 when when a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.
When to Use Which
For 410 (Gone): Remove references to this URL. Search engines will de-index the page. For 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported): Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).