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
Technical recommendations can flag a thin-content risk for your review; they do not promise an AI audit or automatic rewrite.
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.