Next.js · Junior · Question 55 of 75

How does `permanentRedirect()` differ from `redirect()`?

✓Correct answer: permanentRedirect returns 308 (permanent), redirect returns 307 (temporary)
2permanentRedirect works only in the Pages Router
3redirect also changes the URL in search engines forever

Explanation

Use a permanent redirect when a URL has moved for good (e.g. a renamed slug), so search engines transfer ranking to the new address.

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