Is Google Indexing? Serving? Use this Index Detector
Rendering Time Test Results – 08/22 5 seconds
Indexing API –
Updated Sept 25
Simple Indexing
New Content Found
Last tested on Sep 22, 2023
Complex Rendering
Javascript Content Found
Last tested on (not yet on API)
Detected Mobile Rendering Bots
Google Bot “GET” Pieces
Last Confirmed – Sep 24, 2023
Search Console Request –
Updated Sep 25
Simple Indexing
New Content Found
Last tested on Sept 25, 2023
Complex Rendering
Javascript Content Found
Last tested on Sep 25 2023
Detected Mobile Rendering Bots
Google Bot “GET” Pieces
Last Confirmed – Sep 24, 2023
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Above is a visual aggregate of the indexation data to the Semrush Daily sensor readings. If you check Semrush every day, you can come here and see both, whether indexation is on or off, and which type alongside the sensor reading to be able to tell if we can see a pattern.
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Questions about this indexation project are welcome.
It is totally understandable that you may have questions about what is being represented by this project and it’s data. Use the form to the right to submit it. Here’s an FAQ page with detailed information on the project, so you can go there for quick answers. Your understanding that this is an ongoing project and your participation by your questions and using of the data is appreciated.
Ideally, Both Need To Be Green
No opinion. Evidence-based Analysis.
It is estimated that Google makes 1000’s of changes every year to its algorithms. Some they tell us. But most, they do not.
For the past 6 years, a small and growing number of SEOs are testing specific hypotheses to determine what boosts within the current algorithms.
Is Google Indexing or not? Simple or Complex
For most of 2021, certain processes have been slowed down or in some cases are not working. Indexing is one of these.
This data will be updated as new data shows us the simple truth. We do not need Google to tell us, we can find out ourselves. The purpose of this page to service hard-working SEO’s who find themselves made responsible for something they could not be responsible for at all.
* This page was created as a source that can be cited in SEO news reports, and articles. More information will be added to this page.
Data Source
SEO tester and researcher – Carolyn Holzman. Requests to view data will be honored.
New test pages will be published on as near a day-to-day basis. The dates below are the latest available data.
A document showing data from newest to oldest dates is being prepared. Copies will be made available to those who are interested.
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