How to Fix "Crawled – Currently Not Indexed" in Google Search Console
Google AdSense In-Article Display Placement
Publisher ID: ca-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Configured in config.php)The "Crawled - currently not indexed" status in Google Search Console Page Indexing report means Googlebot successfully retrieved your URL, evaluated its content, but decided not to add it to the Google Search index.
Unlike "Discovered - currently not indexed" (which is a crawl budget issue), "Crawled - currently not indexed" means Google saw your page and concluded it lacked sufficient unique value, depth, or internal linking to warrant inclusion. To fix this: expand the content with unique insights and examples, add 3-5 contextual internal links from your strongest indexed pages, ensure canonical tags are correct, and request re-indexing.
📋 Guide Table of Contents
1. Problem Diagnosis & Symptoms
Because Googlebot has finite indexation resources, it selectively indexes pages that provide substantial value to searchers.
2. Primary Root Causes
- Cause: Thin content with insufficient unique depth.
- Cause: Weak internal link architecture leaving pages orphaned.
3. Step-by-Step Diagnostic Fixes
Build Strategic Contextual Internal Links
Add 3-5 contextual links from high-ranking pages to this article.
4. How to Verify the Resolution
- Submit URL via URL Inspection Tool and click Request Indexing.
5. Diagnostic Troubleshooting Matrix
| Symptom Observed | Root Cause | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Crawled not indexed on archive pages | Thin duplicate snippets on taxonomy pages | Add noindex to thin archives or expand pillar pages |
6. Critical Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Do not spam Request Indexing daily.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How long does re-indexing take?
Typically between 3 days and 3 weeks.
Official Technical References
Google AdSense In-Article Matched Content Unit