Troubleshooting Indexing Issues in Google Search Console
Pages that aren't indexed can't appear in search results. Learn how to diagnose and fix common indexing problems reported in Search Console.
Key Takeaways
- Google knows the page exists but hasn't crawled it yet.
- Google crawled the page but decided not to include it in the index.
- The page has a `noindex` meta tag or HTTP header telling Google not to index it.
- The URL redirects to another page.
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'Discovered - Currently Not Indexed'
Meaning
Google knows the page exists but hasn't crawled it yet. This could be a crawl budget issue or a signal that Google considers the page low priority.
Solutions
Improve internal linking to the page. Request indexing via the URL Inspection tool. Ensure the page is in your sitemap. Add unique, valuable content.
'Crawled - Currently Not Indexed'
Meaning
Google crawled the page but decided not to include it in the index. This usually means the content is thin, duplicate, or low quality.
Solutions
Add substantial unique content. Consolidate duplicate pages with canonical tags. Improve content quality and depth. Remove or noindex truly thin pages.
'Excluded by noindex tag'
Meaning
The page has a noindex meta tag or HTTP header telling Google not to index it.
Solutions
If the page should be indexed, remove the noindex directive. Check for accidental noindex in your CMS settings, robots meta tags, or X-Robots-Tag headers.
'Redirect'
Meaning
The URL redirects to another page. Google indexes the target, not the source.
Solutions
Update internal links and sitemaps to point to the final URL directly.
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