HTTP Status Code Reference
Find the meaning and practical use of HTTP status codes, from 200 and 301 to 404 and 500.
Complete Guide & FAQ
What is the HTTP Status Code Reference?
A searchable table of the most common HTTP status codes (200, 301, 404, 500, etc.), their official name, and a brief description of what they mean, for quick lookup during development or API debugging.
What it includes
- Instant search: filter by code number, name, or a word inside the description.
- Coverage of all 5 categories: informational (1xx), success (2xx), redirection (3xx), client error (4xx), and server error (5xx).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a 429 status code mean?
"Too Many Requests": it means the rate limit the server allows for that client within a given time window has been exceeded.
Is this a complete list of every HTTP status code?
It covers the codes most commonly used in day-to-day web development (1xx through 5xx). For the exhaustive, official list, the definitive reference is the IANA registry.
What's the difference between a 301 and a 302?
301 is a permanent redirect (search engines update their index to the new destination); 302 is a temporary redirect (the original destination is still considered the valid one).