Google Index Checker (Free Tool): Check if Your URLs Are Indexed
Check whether your URLs are showing up in Google — then use the result to fix discovery, not just celebrate a green light.
The simplest truth about indexing is that sitemaps help Google discover URLs, but internal links help Google prioritize them. If a page is published but invisible, the issue is usually weak discovery, low crawl priority, or an indexability blocker.
What this checker helps you do
- Spot which URLs in your sitemap appear indexed vs. missing.
- Prioritize the pages that matter most.
- Turn not indexed into a fix list: internal links, crawl depth, broken links, canonicals, and noindex issues.
Why pages don’t get indexed
Google can crawl a page and still decide not to index it. That usually happens when the page is hard to discover, buried too deeply, blocked from indexing, or too thin or duplicate to earn a spot.
- Orphan pages: no internal links pointing to the page.
- High crawl depth: the page is buried behind too many clicks.
- Broken paths: redirects and broken links waste crawl budget.
- Indexability blockers: noindex, canonical conflicts, robots rules, or redirect chains.
What you’ll see in the preview
Paste a sitemap URL and preview which pages look indexed and which ones don’t. The point isn’t to replace Search Console. It’s to help you see patterns fast — especially when an entire folder or new content cluster isn’t sticking in the index.
Turn not indexed into a fix
Once you know which URLs are missing, the next step is to make them easier for Google to find and revisit.
1) Add internal links
Link from pages Google already crawls often. Use descriptive anchor text and keep the links contextually relevant.
2) Reduce crawl depth
If an important page takes too many clicks to reach, it will usually be crawled less often.
3) Fix broken links and redirects
Internal links should go to the final URL — not a redirect chain.
4) Confirm the page is indexable
Noindex, canonical tags, and robots rules can all prevent indexing even when the page is live.
How it works
- Paste your sitemap URL.
- Review the index status preview.
- Get the next-step report and fix the discovery issues.
Who this is for
- SEO teams auditing a site or content library.
- Agencies checking client sites for index gaps.
- Content teams publishing frequently.
- Anyone who suspects a page is live but invisible in search.
FAQ
Does a sitemap guarantee indexing?
No. Sitemaps help with discovery, but they don’t guarantee indexation.
Why would a page be unindexed even if it’s in my sitemap?
Most often because of weak internal linking, crawl depth, broken paths, or indexability blockers like noindex and canonicals.
Can you guarantee my pages will get indexed?
No. Indexing is ultimately Google’s call, but you can improve the odds by removing discovery and crawl-path barriers.
Ready to find index gaps?
Start with the preview, then fix the pages that matter most. The fastest wins usually come from stronger internal links and a cleaner crawl path.