Free Noindex Checker
Check if a page can be crawled and indexed by Google. Detects meta noindex, X-Robots-Tag, robots.txt blocks, and more.
How It Works
Enter a URL
Paste the URL of the page you want to check for indexability.
Automatic Analysis
We check 7 different signals that can block search engine indexation.
Get Your Verdict
See exactly which signals are blocking or allowing indexation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "noindex" mean?
Noindex is a directive that tells search engines not to include a page in their search results. It can be set via a meta tag, HTTP header, or robots.txt file.
What's the difference between noindex and robots.txt?
A meta noindex tag tells search engines not to index a page they can still crawl. Robots.txt prevents crawling entirely. Both can prevent a page from appearing in search results, but they work differently.
Can a canonical tag cause deindexation?
A canonical tag pointing to a different URL signals to Google that the current page is a duplicate. Google may choose not to index the non-canonical version, though it's a hint rather than a directive.
What is the X-Robots-Tag header?
X-Robots-Tag is an HTTP response header that can contain the same directives as a meta robots tag (noindex, nofollow, etc.). It's useful for non-HTML files like PDFs.
How often should I check for noindex issues?
Check after any site migration, CMS update, or when you notice pages disappearing from search results. Regular monthly audits are recommended.