HTTP 410 Gone indicates the resource once existed at this URL but has been intentionally and permanently removed, with no forwarding address. Unlike 404 (which may be temporary), 410 is a definitive 'this content was deliberately deleted.' Search engines treat 410 more aggressively than 404 — they remove the URL from their index faster. Use 410 for content takedowns, expired promotions, and deleted user accounts.
Response includes the status code, standard headers (including Content-Type), and a small diagnostic JSON body describing the request and returned status.
Simulator URL (copy in the app after load — not a normal link):
https://httpstatus.com/api/status/410
Example request:
curl -i "https://httpstatus.com/api/status/410"