Google Indexing API
Programmatic way to tell Google a URL was added or updated.
What it means
A Google API to notify the crawler of new/updated URLs — officially for JobPosting & BroadcastEvent, used more broadly in practice.
Why it matters for indexing
It's the fastest official channel (1–7 days), but needs a service account, OAuth and a JSON key.
How to check it
Submission responses return a 200 with a notify timestamp; verify indexing later via URL Inspection.
How FastIndexing helps
FastIndexing handles the API for you — no setup — and combines it with 7 other channels in parallel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Google Indexing API for?
It lets you notify Google programmatically that a URL was added or removed. Officially it's scoped to JobPosting and BroadcastEvent pages; it's used more broadly in practice, but it isn't an official all-purpose channel.
How fast is the Indexing API?
It speeds up discovery for eligible pages, but Google still decides whether and when to index. Treat it as one strong signal, not a guarantee.