Google Indexing API
Google's notification API for officially supported JobPosting and BroadcastEvent pages.
What it means
A Google API for notifying Google about eligible JobPosting pages and BroadcastEvent pages embedded in VideoObject content. It is not a general-purpose indexing API.
Why it matters for indexing
It is applicable only to officially supported content and requires the correct authorization; it does not guarantee crawling or indexation.
How to check it
Submission responses return a 200 with a notify timestamp; verify indexing later via URL Inspection.
How FastIndexing helps
Within the 8-channel layer, FastIndexing selects this signal only when the URL is officially eligible and correctly authorized.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Google Indexing API for?
It lets eligible publishers notify Google that supported JobPosting or BroadcastEvent content was added, updated or removed. It is not an official all-purpose submission channel.
How fast is the Indexing API?
Google provides no fixed indexing time or outcome. For eligible content, the API records a notification; Google still decides whether and when to crawl or index.