What it is
A temporary redirect for a move that is actually permanent tells Google to keep the old URL. If the move is permanent, I want a 301 so signals consolidate on the new URL. Temporary redirect for what is actually permanent.
Why does 302/307 used for a permanent move matter for AI search?
Temporary redirects may not consolidate signals to the destination as a 301 does.
How do you fix it?
Use 301/308 for permanent moves.
How do you find it on your site?
- Check the status of your redirects with curl -I, looking for 302 or 307.
- Decide which of those moves are actually permanent.
- Switch the permanent ones to 301.
- Re-test and confirm the 301 is returned.
Which ranking and citation factors does it touch?
A 301 consolidates ranking signals onto the destination. A lingering 302 can keep the old URL indexed and split signals.
What is the impact?
Medium-high; signal consolidation. Inferred from documented redirect semantics.
What is the evidence?
Use permanent redirects for permanent moves to consolidate signals. Google Search Central, Redirects and Google Search
Frequently asked questions about 302/307 used for a permanent move
What does "302/307 used for a permanent move" mean?
Temporary redirect for what is actually permanent.
How do you fix 302/307 used for a permanent move?
Use 301/308 for permanent moves.