What it means for a link
Works for visitors; search engines may keep the old URL indexed.
Common causes
- A/B tests, geo or login redirects
- A permanent move set up with the wrong code
How to fix it
If the move is permanent, change it to a 301 or 308.
How Google handles it
Google says long-lived 302s are eventually treated like 301s, but a 301 is the clearer signal.
Check your own URLs: paste a list into the bulk HTTP status checker, trace one URL with the redirect checker, or test every link on a page with the broken link checker.
HTTP 302 questions
What does HTTP status 302 mean?
302 Found (temporary redirect): The page is temporarily somewhere else.
Is a 302 a broken link?
Works for visitors; search engines may keep the old URL indexed.
How do I fix a 302?
If the move is permanent, change it to a 301 or 308.
How does Google handle 302?
Google says long-lived 302s are eventually treated like 301s, but a 301 is the clearer signal.