What Is Index Coverage in SEO?
Use Cases
Used to detect pages accidentally excluded from indexing due to robots.txt, noindex tags, or server errors.
Helps SEO specialists monitor crawl errors, soft 404s, redirects, and other issues affecting visibility.
Used by large sites to prioritize key pages and reduce wasted crawl resources on duplicate or low-value content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often is Index Coverage data updated in Google Search Console?
The Index Coverage report typically updates every 3–4 days, though delays can occur during processing or site-wide changes.
What does 'Excluded' mean in the Index Coverage report?
It means Google has crawled the page but chosen not to index it, often due to redirects, duplicate content, or noindex directives.
Can I force Google to index a page?
You can request indexing via the URL Inspection Tool in Search Console, but Google ultimately decides what to include.
Why are some of my pages not indexed even though they are important?
Yes, only indexed pages can rank. Ensuring proper coverage is key to driving organic search traffic.
Does index coverage affect my page rankings?
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