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Indexability Checker
Review HTTP, noindex, robots.txt and canonical signals together.
HOW TO USE IT?
Indexability Checker — what does it do?
Review HTTP, noindex, robots.txt and canonical signals together. This tool focuses on one SEO task. Consider the results alongside your website’s overall technical context.
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Indexability Checker: what does it do?
Check HTTP status, robots directives, robots.txt and canonical signals together.
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Identify important signals with indexability checker.
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Review actionable findings before changing your website.
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A technically indexable URL is not guaranteed to appear in Google Search.
WORKED EXAMPLE
Indexability Checker: interpreting signals together
HTTP responses, robots.txt crawl rules, meta robots, X-Robots-Tag and canonical hints are different signals. A technically indexable URL is not guaranteed to enter Google Search. This walkthrough is fictional.
Example input
https://example.com/guides/seo/ — inspect this landing page
Example findings
HTTP 200 · Meta robots: noindex,follow · Canonical: self · robots.txt: allowed. The page can be crawled but its noindex directive requests exclusion from indexing.
Weak implementation
Leaving noindex on a landing page intended for search, then blocking it in robots.txt to “fix” indexing. Blocking crawling may prevent search engines from reading the revised meta directive.
Better implementation
Decide first whether this page should be indexed. If so, remove unintended noindex, use an appropriate canonical, and ensure the URL is accessible and its content is useful and distinctive.
How to interpret findings
HTTP 200 only confirms a successful response. Inspect both meta robots and X-Robots-Tag; follow redirects and review the canonical target. After making changes, use Search Console URL Inspection to see what Google reports for the specific URL.
Review checklist
- Confirm the final intended URL returns HTTP 200.
- Check for unintended noindex in HTTP headers or HTML.
- Confirm robots.txt does not block access to important content.
- Ensure canonical points to an accessible, equivalent preferred URL.
HOW TO USE
Get started in 3 steps.
Run the check and review the returned signals.
Investigate any warnings and verify changes on the live page.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about Indexability Checker.
What does this tool check?+
Check HTTP status, robots directives, robots.txt and canonical signals together.
Does a successful check guarantee higher Google rankings?+
No. This tool reviews one aspect of a site. Rankings depend on many factors, and a valid technical signal does not guarantee indexing or rankings.
What should I do after checking?+
Investigate any warnings and verify changes on the live page. A technically indexable URL is not guaranteed to appear in Google Search.