Description
Findex for IndexNow helps WordPress sites notify Yandex and Bing about new and updated URLs through the IndexNow protocol.
The plugin creates and serves the IndexNow key file, submits selected published content automatically, supports manual URL submission, can collect URLs from sitemap files, and keeps a clear submission log.
Important: IndexNow is a notification protocol. It does not guarantee indexing, ranking, or crawling. Search engines decide whether and when a submitted URL is crawled and indexed.
Main features
- Generate and store an IndexNow key.
- Serve the key file virtually at /key.txt.
- Submit URLs to Yandex and Bing.
- Enable automatic submission for selected public post types.
- Submit one or many URLs manually.
- Collect URLs from sitemap.xml and nested sitemap indexes.
- Fall back to published WordPress URLs if the server blocks loopback sitemap requests.
- Keep a submission log with service, HTTP status, and response body.
External services
This plugin connects to external IndexNow services only when you submit URLs manually or when automatic submission is enabled for selected published post types.
Depending on the enabled providers, the plugin sends requests to:
- Yandex IndexNow endpoint: https://yandex.com/indexnow
- Bing IndexNow endpoint: https://www.bing.com/indexnow
Submitted data includes the site host, the IndexNow key, the key file URL, and the submitted URL list. The plugin does not send visitor cookies, form submissions, private post content, or personal data from site visitors.
Service documentation and policies:
- IndexNow documentation: https://www.indexnow.org/documentation
- Yandex legal documents: https://yandex.com/legal/
- Microsoft privacy statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/findex-for-indexnow/ directory or install the ZIP file through the WordPress admin area.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Open the Findex menu item in the WordPress admin area.
- Generate or enter an IndexNow key.
- Choose Yandex, Bing, or both services.
- Enable automatic submission for selected post types or submit URLs manually.
FAQ
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Does IndexNow guarantee indexing?
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No. IndexNow notifies a search engine that a URL is new, updated, or changed. Indexing is decided by the search engine.
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What does HTTP 202 mean?
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HTTP 202 means the service accepted the request for processing. Some services may return an empty response body, which is not necessarily an error.
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Does the plugin create a physical key file?
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No. The plugin serves the key file virtually at the expected URL. You do not need to upload a text file manually.
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Can I submit URLs from sitemap.xml?
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Yes. The plugin can collect URLs from a sitemap and nested sitemap indexes, then insert them into the manual submission field.
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Where is the log stored?
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The log is stored in the WordPress options table under the finedex_indexnow_log option. Plugin settings are stored under finedex_indexnow_settings.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added Yandex and Bing IndexNow submissions.
- Added automatic submission for selected post types.
- Added manual URL submission.
- Added sitemap URL collection with nested sitemap support.
- Added virtual key file handling.
- Added submission log.
- Added English source strings and bundled Russian translation.