Free IndexNow Submitter
Push new and changed URLs to every IndexNow-enabled search engine straight from your browser. 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
Get the IndexNow Submitter Chrome Extension
Set a site up once, then push new and changed URLs to Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam and Yep from your toolbar, a keyboard shortcut, or the right-click menu.
How the Extension Works
Install the Extension
Add IndexNow Submitter to Chrome from the Web Store. It is free and no account is needed.
Set Up Your Site Once
Generate a key, upload the key file to your domain root, and hit check. The key and sitemap URL are saved per domain.
Submit in One Click
Press Alt+Shift+I on any page, right-click to submit a page or link, or open the dashboard to push a whole sitemap.
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?
- Generate a key: Create a unique key (8-128 characters, alphanumeric with dashes). You can use a UUID generator or create your own.
- Create a key file: Create a text file named exactly as your key (e.g.,
659f4c2f3cd74b7dad07b2792c109725.txt) - Add your key to the file: The file content should only contain your key
- Upload to your website root: Place the file at your domain root (e.g.,
https://launchigniter.com/659f4c2f3cd74b7dad07b2792c109725.txt) - 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. The IndexNow Submitter Chrome extension is free too, 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. The IndexNow Submitter extension fetches your sitemap and submits URLs in batches automatically, so you can index your entire site in one session.
Is there an IndexNow Chrome extension?
Yes. IndexNow Submitter is a free Chrome extension from LaunchIgniter. It saves your key and sitemap URL per domain, so after a one-time setup you can submit the page you are on with Alt+Shift+I, submit any page or link from the right-click menu, or push a whole sitemap from its dashboard.
What does the extension do that submitting URLs by hand does not?
The extension remembers which URLs it has already submitted for each site and compares the sitemap's lastmod dates, so it preselects only the new and changed pages instead of resubmitting everything. It also keeps a full submission history you can export as CSV, stores a key per domain, and submits directly from your browser to the search engines.
Is the IndexNow Submitter extension safe to use with my API key?
Your key is stored locally in the browser with chrome.storage.local and is sent only to the six IndexNow endpoints. The extension makes no requests to LaunchIgniter, has no account or sign-up, and collects no analytics. Removing a site deletes its key and its submitted-URL record.
