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Free IndexNow Submitter

Submit your sitemap URLs to all IndexNow-enabled search engines instantly. Get indexed faster and appear in AI search tools.

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Why Use IndexNow?

Multi-Engine Submission

Submit to Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam, Yep & more with one click

Show Up in AI Tools

Get discovered by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot & Claude

Instant Indexing

Notify search engines instantly when content changes

Your key must be hosted at https://yourdomain.com/YOUR_KEY.txt

What is IndexNow?

IndexNow is an open-source protocol that lets website owners notify search engines about content changes in real time. Instead of waiting days for crawlers to discover updates, IndexNow sends instant notifications to Bing, Yandex, Naver, and other participating engines. According to IndexNow.org, pages submitted through the protocol typically appear in search results within hours rather than the typical 3-5 day crawl cycle.

How Do I Set Up an IndexNow API Key?

  1. Generate a key: Create a unique key (8-128 characters, alphanumeric with dashes). You can use a UUID generator or create your own.
  2. Create a key file: Create a text file named exactly as your key (e.g., 659f4c2f3cd74b7dad07b2792c109725.txt)
  3. Add your key to the file: The file content should only contain your key
  4. Upload to your website root: Place the file at your domain root (e.g., https://launchigniter.com/659f4c2f3cd74b7dad07b2792c109725.txt)
  5. Verify: Ensure the file is accessible via URL before submitting - see example

Quick Key Generation

You can use UUID Generator to create a valid key. Remove the dashes if you prefer a cleaner format (e.g., 659f4c2f3cd74b7dad07b2792c109725).

Which Search Engines Support IndexNow?

  • Bing (Microsoft) - Powers Bing search, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT web search
  • IndexNow API - Central hub that shares with all participating search engines
  • Yandex - Major search engine in Russia and Eastern Europe
  • Naver - South Korea's largest search engine
  • Seznam - Czech Republic's leading search engine
  • Yep - Privacy-focused search engine by Ahrefs

Why Should I Use IndexNow?

Faster Indexing

Pages appear in search results within hours, not the typical 3-5 day crawl cycle. Notify search engines the moment you publish.

AI Tool Visibility

Bing powers ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot search. Indexed content can surface in AI-generated answers across these platforms.

Reduced Crawl Load

Search engines fetch only the URLs you specify. No wasted bandwidth on unchanged pages or unnecessary crawler requests.

Lower Server Costs

Fewer crawler visits means less server load. Sites using IndexNow report up to 90% reduction in search engine crawl traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does IndexNow take to index a page?

IndexNow typically indexes submitted pages within hours. Most search engines process submissions in under 24 hours, compared to the 3-5 days traditional crawling can take. The exact timing depends on the search engine and your site's authority.

Is IndexNow free to use?

Yes, IndexNow is completely free. The protocol is open-source and supported by Microsoft, Yandex, and other search engines at no cost. Our submission tool is also free to use with no account required.

Does Google support IndexNow?

Google has not adopted IndexNow as of 2025. Google uses its own indexing systems and URL Inspection API. However, IndexNow covers Bing (which powers ChatGPT search), Yandex, Naver, Seznam, and other engines.

What is the difference between IndexNow and Google Search Console URL submission?

Google Search Console only submits to Google and has daily limits. IndexNow submits to multiple search engines simultaneously (Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam) with a single request. For full coverage, use both methods.

Can I submit multiple URLs at once with IndexNow?

Yes. IndexNow supports batch submissions of up to 10,000 URLs per request. Our tool fetches your sitemap and submits all URLs in batches automatically, so you can index your entire site in one session.

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