HTTP 200 OK

What 200 means

200 is the normal response for a successful page load or API call. The meaning of the body depends on the request method.

Common causes

• The resource exists and was returned successfully.

How to fix it

1. No fix needed.
2. If an error page returns 200, change it to the correct 4xx or 5xx code.

SEO impact

Only real, indexable pages should return 200. Error pages that return 200 are treated as soft 404s by search engines.

How to check a status code

Enter a URL in the HTTP Status Checker to see its status code, every redirect hop, and response time. For redirect-heavy pages, the Website Speed Test shows how much time redirects add.

FAQ

What does HTTP 200 mean?

200 OK is a 2xx success status code. The request succeeded and the response contains the requested content.

What causes a 200 error?

The resource exists and was returned successfully.

How do I fix HTTP 200?

No fix needed. If an error page returns 200, change it to the correct 4xx or 5xx code.