302
3xxSEO: neutralRFC 9110
HTTP 302 Found (Temporary Redirect)
Temporary redirect. Google typically indexes the original URL, not the destination.
Indexable by Google
No
Link equity passed
No
SEO Impact
Neutral
Category
3XX
SEO Impact
302 signals to Google that the redirect is temporary and the original URL should remain indexed. Link equity does not reliably transfer. Common mistake: using 302 when you intend a permanent redirect. If you've permanently moved a page, use 301. Google has improved 302 handling but the original URL can still appear in search results for a 302.
When to Use 302
Truly temporary redirects: A/B testing, maintenance pages, seasonal promotions, login-required redirects (redirect to login, then back).
HTTP Response Example
HTTP/1.1 302 Found Location: https://example.com/maintenance
Test with cURL
$ curl -I https://example.com/sale
Test this in your browser
Check how HTTP 302 responses affect your actual URLs