Semrush Error

Pages returned 4XX status code

By Meredith's Husband | October 22, 2025
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Key Points

  • "Pages returned 4XX status code" means your site has broken pages, often “404” errors.

  • This issue occurs when a page on your website links to another page that no longer exists.

  • Broken links negatively impact user experience and SEO since Google prioritizes well-functioning sites.

  • Fixing internal broken links will often resolve 4XX errors automatically.

  • Start by addressing "internal links are broken" issues to correct broken links across your site.

  • Regular audits using tools like SEMrush help identify and fix these issues, improving your site’s SEO and user experience.



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Summary

This video describes what the “Pages Returned 4XX Status Code” issue in Semrush means, why it matters for SEO, and how to fix it quickly. I explain that these errors almost always point to broken links on your website, which create poor user experiences and hurt rankings. I also show how solving the related “Internal Links Are Broken” issue automatically fixes 4XX errors.

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