Free IndexNow Submitter for Faster Indexing
Tell Bing, Yandex and other IndexNow search engines about new or updated pages in seconds. Make a key, check your key file and submit up to 10,000 URLs at once, free.
- What it doesSends your URLs to IndexNow search engines
- AccuracyExact, shows the real IndexNow reply
- Works withBing, Yandex, Seznam, Naver and Yep
- PriceFree, no sign-up, no limit
- Last reviewed
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1Your IndexNow key
A key proves the site is yours. Make one, download the key file, and upload it to the main folder of your website.
The file must open at https://yoursite.com/your-key.txt and contain only the key.
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2URLs to submit0 URLs
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3Check and submit
We check that your key file is online, then send the URLs to IndexNow. Bing, Yandex, Seznam, Naver and Yep share these submissions.
What Is IndexNow?
This IndexNow submitter does the whole job for you. It makes a key, gives you the key file to upload, checks that the file is live and sends your URLs in the right format. Google does not use IndexNow, so for Google you still rely on your sitemap and Search Console.
- One submit reaches every IndexNow search engine
- Submit up to 10,000 URLs at once
- Load URLs straight from your sitemap
- Checks your key file before sending
- Free, no sign-up, no account needed
How to Use the IndexNow Submitter
Make your key
Upload the key file
Add your URLs
Check the key file
Submit
When to use IndexNow
- You publish a new page or post.
- You make a big update to an existing page.
- You delete a page or change its URL.
- You change prices or stock on product pages.
Only submit pages that really changed. Sending the same unchanged URLs again and again does not help.
IndexNow Response Codes Explained
| Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 200 OK | URLs received | Nothing. You are done. |
| 202 Accepted | URLs received, key check still running | Nothing. The key is checked shortly. |
| 400 Bad request | The request was not valid | Check that every URL is complete and correct. |
| 403 Forbidden | The key was not found or not valid | Make sure the key file is live and contains your key. |
| 422 Unprocessable | Some URLs do not belong to your domain, or the key does not match | Submit URLs from one domain only. |
| 429 Too many requests | You sent too much, too fast | Wait and try again later. |
How the IndexNow Submitter Works
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A key is made
A random key of 32 letters and numbers is created in your browser. IndexNow keys can be 8 to 128 characters.
In your browser - 02
URLs are collected
URLs you paste are cleaned, or read from your sitemap. Duplicates are removed.
Browser and our server - 03
The key file is checked
Our server opens yourdomain.com/key.txt and checks that it contains your key.
Our server - 04
URLs are sent
All URLs go to the shared IndexNow endpoint in one request, up to 10,000 at a time.
Our server - 05
The answer is shown
You see the exact status code IndexNow returned, with a plain-word meaning.
In your browser
IndexNow Rules We Follow
- The key must be 8 to 128 characters: letters, numbers and dashes.
- The key file must be a UTF-8 text file at your site root, named after the key, and contain only the key.
- All URLs in one submit must belong to the same host as the key.
- One request can hold up to 10,000 URLs.
- A submit to one IndexNow search engine is shared with all the others.
Is the IndexNow Submitter Accurate?
- New keys follow the 8 to 128 character rule
- The key file check finds missing or wrong files
- URLs from a sitemap load correctly
- Large lists up to 10,000 URLs are sent in one request
- Every response code shows the right message
Accuracy in plain words
A 200 or 202 answer means the URLs were received. It does not mean the pages are indexed yet. Each search engine decides when and if it crawls and indexes a page.
Features of the IndexNow Submitter
Key maker
Create a valid IndexNow key and download the key file in one click.
Key file check
Make sure search engines can verify your key before you submit.
Sitemap import
Load all the URLs from your XML sitemap at once.
Bulk submit
Send up to 10,000 URLs in a single request.
Many search engines
One submit reaches Bing, Yandex, Seznam, Naver and Yep.
Clear answers
Every response code is explained in plain words.
Limitations of This Tool
- It does not submit to Google, which does not use IndexNow
- It cannot force a search engine to index a page
- It cannot upload the key file to your server for you
- It does not submit automatically when you publish. Use a plugin for that.
- Upload the key file to your site root and keep it there
- Submit only new, changed or deleted pages
- Use your XML sitemap and Search Console for Google
- Check Bing Webmaster Tools to see crawl activity
Who Can Use This IndexNow Submitter?
Bloggers and publishers
Get new posts and updates in front of Bing faster.
Online stores
Share price and stock changes on product pages quickly.
SEO specialists
Push fixed or moved URLs after a site change.
Developers
Test keys and responses before you build IndexNow into a site.
Updates, Bug Fixes and Reviews
IndexNow Submitter launched
First release with key maker, key file check, sitemap import and bulk submit up to 10,000 URLs.
Full re-test and rules review
We run the tool against our test cases again and check the IndexNow documentation for changes.
Tool page last reviewed on .
Found a bug or a wrong result?
Tell us what you entered, what happened and what you expected. Our developer checks every report, fixes confirmed bugs as a high priority and tests the fix before it goes live.
Who Built and Reviewed This Tool
Hassan
Muhammad Ahtesham
Afza
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IndexNow Submitter FAQ
What is IndexNow?
IndexNow is a free way to tell search engines that a page was added, changed or deleted. It was launched by Microsoft Bing and Yandex, and other search engines have joined since.
Does Google use IndexNow?
No. Google does not use IndexNow. For Google, keep your XML sitemap up to date and use the URL Inspection tool in Search Console.
Is this IndexNow submitter free?
Yes. It is 100% free and you do not need an account.
Where do I put the IndexNow key file?
Upload it to the root of your website, so it opens at https://yourdomain.com/yourkey.txt. The file should contain only your key.
How many URLs can I submit?
Up to 10,000 URLs in one submit. All of them must be on the same domain as your key.
Does IndexNow guarantee indexing?
No. It helps search engines find changes faster, but each search engine still decides if and when a page is indexed.
Should I submit every page every day?
No. Only submit pages that are new, changed or deleted. Sending unchanged pages over and over does not help.