What is 444 status code?

Response status code 444 is a rare status code when a website unexpectedly closes the connection.

This could be due to the server experiencing technical difficulties and these requests can be safely retried after a 🕒 brief delay.

However, a more common reason, especially in the realm of web scraping, is blocking. The server likely discerns that the client is a web scraper and closes the connection abruptly.

Encountering repeated 444 status codes can culminate in a complete scraper block, so these errors should be addressed ⚠️ as soon as possible.

Alternatively, Piloterr API can be an asset in evading web scraper detection.