GLOSSARY TERM
Thin content
Pages with little unique value for the user.
Updated June 2026
What it means
Pages with sparse, boilerplate, auto-generated or low-value content.
Why it matters for indexing
Thin pages are a leading cause of “Crawled – currently not indexed” — Google sees no reason to index them.
How to check it
Review word count and uniqueness; compare against competing indexed pages for the query.
How FastIndexing helps
When the AI audit finds thin content, you get specific guidance instead of burning credits on resubmits.
Frequently asked questions
What is thin content?
Thin content is a page with little unique value — sparse, boilerplate, auto-generated, or duplicated text. Google often leaves it as “Crawled – currently not indexed.”
How do I fix thin content?
Add genuine, unique value, consolidate near-duplicates, or noindex pages that don't deserve to rank. Don't just resubmit.