Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about IndexLens

General

What is IndexLens?

IndexLens is a free web-based tool that checks whether your web pages are indexed by Google. It uses the official Google Search Console URL Inspection API to provide 100% accurate index status data for your verified sites.

How is IndexLens different from Google Search Console?

Google Search Console requires you to navigate to URL Inspection and paste each URL individually. IndexLens lets you check multiple URLs at once, explains results in plain language, and lets you request indexing with one click.

Is IndexLens free?

Yes. The Free plan includes 50 URL checks per day, basic index status reports, and 12 months of check history. No credit card required.

How accurate are the results?

100% accurate for your verified sites. IndexLens uses Google's own Search Console API, not search result scraping or estimation.

Do I need to own the website to check it?

Yes. IndexLens can only check URLs on sites you've verified in Google Search Console. This is a limitation of Google's API, not IndexLens.

Pricing & Billing

What's included in the Free plan?

50 URL checks per day, Google Search Console API data, basic index status reports, and 12 months of check history.

What does the Pro plan include?

Pro ($9/month or $79/year) includes 1,000 checks/day, bulk checking (up to 50 URLs), 200 index requests/day, unlimited history, daily auto-monitoring, and email & Slack alerts.

What does the Agency plan include?

Agency ($29/month or $249/year) includes 5,000 checks/day, bulk checking (up to 200 URLs), 2,000 index requests/day, unlimited history, daily + custom monitoring, and priority support.

Do you offer annual billing?

Yes. Annual billing saves you 2 months compared to monthly billing. Pro annual is $79/year and Agency annual is $249/year.

Can I upgrade or downgrade at any time?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade from your dashboard. When upgrading, you'll be charged the prorated difference. When downgrading, the change takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. Contact us at support@indexlens.dev within 14 days of purchase.

Technical

How does IndexLens access my Google data?

When you sign in with Google, you authorize IndexLens to read your Search Console data via Google's official API. We only access sites you've verified. We never see your Google password.

What is the Indexing API?

The Google Indexing API lets you notify Google about new or updated pages. IndexLens uses this to submit indexing requests on your behalf, which can speed up Google's crawling of your pages.

How does bulk checking work?

Enter your domain, and IndexLens fetches all URLs from your sitemap. Select the URLs you want to check, and IndexLens queries Google's API for each one. Results appear in a table with status, explanation, and last crawl date.

What happens when I reach my daily limit?

Once you reach your daily check limit, you'll need to wait until the next day for your quota to reset. Pro and Agency plans have much higher limits.

Can I export my results?

Yes. Pro and Agency plans include CSV export. Download your check history as a spreadsheet to share with clients or team members.

Account & Support

How do I sign up?

Click 'Sign in with Google' on any page. You'll authorize IndexLens to access your Search Console data. No email or password required.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Go to your dashboard and click 'Manage Subscription'. You can cancel anytime. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

How do I get support?

Free users can access community support. Pro users get priority email support. Contact us at support@indexlens.dev.

Is my data safe?

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption. We don't store your Google password. Your Search Console data is only used to provide the service and is never shared with third parties.

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