Description

Smart Search Engine Submit for WordPress – IndexNow URL Submission helps WordPress website owners notify supported search engines whenever content changes.

When a post, page, or WooCommerce product is published or updated, the plugin can automatically submit the URL through IndexNow so participating search engines can discover the content faster.

The plugin is designed to be lightweight, simple, and performance friendly. No frontend scripts, no frontend styles, and no unnecessary database activity are loaded for visitors.

Features include automatic URL submission, manual URL submission, homepage submission, IndexNow key management, and submission activity tracking.

Free Features

IndexNow key generator
IndexNow key endpoint support
Auto-submit published posts
Auto-submit published pages
Auto-submit WooCommerce products
Manual URL submission
Homepage submission
Submission activity log
Success and failed submission tracking
Lightweight SmartProductSEO dashboard
No frontend CSS
No frontend JavaScript
HPOS compatible

Why Use IndexNow?

IndexNow is an open protocol that allows websites to notify supported search engines when content is added, updated, or removed.

Instead of waiting for search engines to discover changes through normal crawling, websites can submit URLs directly through IndexNow.

Designed For

Bloggers
WooCommerce stores
Small businesses
Ecommerce websites
Content publishers
SEO professionals
Agency websites
Product catalogs

Performance Focused

This plugin is intentionally lightweight.

No frontend scripts
No frontend styles
No tracking
No bloated reports
No unnecessary cron jobs
Loads admin assets only on plugin pages

WooCommerce Support

Automatically submits WooCommerce product URLs when products are published or updated.

Compatible with WooCommerce product catalogs and stores of all sizes.

External Services

This plugin connects to the IndexNow API to notify participating search engines when URLs are created, updated, or submitted manually.

What the service is used for:
The IndexNow service is used to submit URLs for faster search engine discovery and indexing.

What data is sent:
– Submitted URL(s)
– IndexNow API key
– Website domain associated with the API key

When data is sent:
– When a post, page, WooCommerce product, category, or taxonomy is published or updated (depending on plugin settings)
– When an administrator manually submits a URL
– When an administrator submits the homepage URL

This service is provided by IndexNow.

Website:
https://www.indexnow.org/

Documentation:
https://www.indexnow.org/documentation

Screenshots

IndexNow Key Management — Search Engine Submission Center

Installation

Upload the plugin to WordPress. Activate the plugin. Open “Submit To IndexNow” in the WordPress admin menu. Verify the generated IndexNow key. Start submitting URLs automatically or manually.

FAQ

Does this guarantee indexing?: No. Search engines decide whether and when a page is indexed. This plugin helps notify supported search engines that content has changed.
Does this work with WooCommerce?: Yes. WooCommerce products are automatically supported.
Does this affect website speed?: No frontend scripts or frontend styles are loaded by this plugin.
Can I manually submit URLs?: Yes. The dashboard includes a manual URL submission tool.
What is IndexNow?: IndexNow is a protocol that allows websites to notify participating search engines when content is added, updated, or removed.

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Contributors & Developers

“SmartProductSEO Search Engine Submit™” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

jolizzie

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Changelog

1.0.8

Updated plugin text domain to match WordPress.org plugin slug requirements.
Corrected internationalization (i18n) text domain references throughout the plugin.
Improved WordPress.org translation compatibility.
Resolved text domain mismatch reported during WordPress.org review.
No feature changes.
No functionality changes.
No IndexNow submission changes.
No dashboard changes.
No key generation changes.
No auto-submit workflow changes.
Maintenance and WordPress.org compliance update.

1.0.7

Added skipped URL submission counter.
Fixed dashboard statistics for skipped submissions.
Improved submission reporting accuracy.
Improved dashboard activity tracking.
Improved IndexNow submission monitoring.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce compatibility maintained.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.6

Fixed category page submission notifications.
Added noindex warning notification for blocked URLs.
Prevented IndexNow submission when content is marked as noindex.
Improved category and taxonomy update handling.
Improved submission feedback across supported content types.
Improved notification reliability and user experience.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce compatibility maintained.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.5

Added support for category page submission notifications.
Improved update notifications across supported content types.
Added noindex detection to prevent submission of blocked URLs.
Prevented IndexNow submission for content marked as noindex.
Improved category and taxonomy submission handling.
Improved submission accuracy and reliability.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce compatibility maintained.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.4

Improved IndexNow success notification styling.
Reduced success bar size for a cleaner editing experience.
Updated success notification to use a bright neon green design.
Added automatic fade-out for success notifications.
Improved post, page, and WooCommerce product update feedback.
Improved overall dashboard and editor usability.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.3

Fixed editor success notification after automatic IndexNow submission.
Added submission confirmation bar for supported content updates.
Improved post, page, and WooCommerce product submission feedback.
Improved dashboard and submission workflow reliability.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce compatibility maintained.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.2

Added editor success notification after automatic IndexNow submission.
Improved product, page, and post update feedback.
Improved dashboard status reporting.
Improved submission confirmation workflow.
Updated PRO upgrade links.
Improved overall plugin usability and user experience.
Continued lightweight performance-focused architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce compatibility maintained.
IndexNow submission system tested and verified.

1.0.1

Added plugin row links:
Dashboard
Documentation
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Improved dashboard experience and navigation.
Added support for the official Smart Search Engine Submit PRO™ product URL.
Improved IndexNow submission workflow.
Improved submission activity tracking.
Improved dashboard polish and usability.
Continued performance-focused lightweight architecture.
No frontend CSS loaded.
No frontend JavaScript loaded.
WooCommerce product auto-submission support maintained.
Homepage, manual URL, and automatic URL submission functionality verified and tested.

1.0.0

Initial release
IndexNow key generator
IndexNow key endpoint support
Auto-submit posts
Auto-submit pages
Auto-submit WooCommerce products
Manual URL submission
Homepage submission
Submission activity log
Success and failed submission tracking
Lightweight SmartProductSEO dashboard