Search status code
What can this HTTP Status Code Lookup tool do?
This tool provides fast HTTP status code lookup and search. It includes all standard status codes (1xx-5xx) per the RFC specification, supporting search by code, keyword, or category. Click any status code for a detailed description. Ideal for web development, debugging, and API design reference.
Features
- Real-time Search: Type a status code or keyword to filter, e.g. "404" or "Not Found"
- Category Browse: Filter by class β 1xx Informational / 2xx Success / 3xx Redirection / 4xx Client Error / 5xx Server Error
- Detailed Descriptions: Click any status code to view full description, RFC source, and usage tips
- Copy & Share: One-click copy of status code info to share with your team
- Offline Available: All data is built-in β no network required to look up status codes
How to Use
1. Type a status code (such as 404) or a keyword (such as "Not Found") in the search box β results filter instantly as you type. 2. Click a category tab to quickly switch between specific classes of status codes. 3. Click a status code card to view the detailed description, including the RFC source and usage suggestions. 4. Use Ctrl+Shift+C to quickly copy the currently selected status code info.
Use Cases
Scenario 1: Web development debugging
When an API returns a 4xx/5xx error, quickly look up the status code and its meaning to determine the cause, without having to search through specification documents.
Scenario 2: API design
When designing a RESTful API, use standard status codes to confirm the interface contract and ensure compliance with the HTTP specification.
Scenario 3: Log analysis
When analyzing Nginx/Apache logs, quickly identify the type of problem (client error, server error, or network-related) by status code.
Extended Knowledge
HTTP status codes are based on the IANA RFC standard. 1xx codes indicate informational responses (such as 101 Switching Protocols used in WebSocket upgrades); 2xx codes indicate success (200 OK is the most common, 201 Created is used for resource creation, 204 No Content is used for delete operations); 3xx codes are used for redirection (301 permanent redirect for SEO migration, 302 temporary redirect, 304 Not Modified for caching); 4xx codes are client errors (400 Bad Request for malformed requests, 401 Unauthorized for missing authentication, 403 Forbidden for insufficient permissions, 404 Not Found when the resource does not exist); 5xx codes are server errors (500 Internal Server Error, 502 Bad Gateway, 503 Service Unavailable, 504 Gateway Timeout).
FAQ
How does the HTTP Status Code Lookup work?
Type a status code or keyword into the search box, or click a category tab to filter. Click any status code card to view its full description, RFC source, and usage tips. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Is the HTTP Status Code Lookup free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free with no signup required. All data is built into the page and processed on your device β nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
What does the lookup report include?
Each status code entry includes the code, name, a short description, the RFC specification source, and practical usage tips. Use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the selected entry.