---
title: "Get dead letter queue statistics"
method: GET
path: "/api/admin/queues/deadletter/count"
tags: ["Dead Letter Queue"]
---

# Get dead letter queue statistics

`GET /api/admin/queues/deadletter/count`

Returns approximate message counts for the dead letter queue. This endpoint is feature-gated and only available when AdminEndpointsEnabled is true.

## Response `200`

OK - Queue statistics

- QueueStats — Statistics about the dead letter queue.
  - `queueUrl` string
  - `approximateMessageCount` integer
  - `approximateMessagesNotVisible` integer
  - `approximateMessagesDelayed` integer
  - `checkedAt` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request - DLQ URL not configured
- `503` — Service Unavailable - Unable to reach the dead letter queue

---

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