URL Inspection – Google Search Console

What is URL Inspection?

URL Inspection is a feature in Google Search Console that allows you to analyze the indexing status and on-page details of a specific URL on your website. It provides insights into how Googlebot sees and processes a particular page, helping you diagnose and fix issues that might affect its visibility in search results.

Key Features of URL Inspection

1. Indexing Status: Check if the URL is indexed by Google and see the date it was last crawled.
2. Crawl Information: View details about how Googlebot accessed and processed the page.
3. Mobile Usability: Examine how the URL performs on mobile devices.
4. Canonical Status: See if the URL is correctly set up with canonical tags and identify any potential issues.
5. Coverage Issues: Detect problems that may be preventing the URL from being indexed or shown in search results.
6. Page Speed: Analyze the page’s loading speed and other performance metrics.
7. Fetch as Google: Request Google to fetch and index the URL.

How to Inspect a URL in Google Search Console

Step 1: Log in to Google Search Console

1. Open your web browser and go to the Google Search Console website.
2. Sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Select Your Property

1. From the Google Search Console dashboard, select the property (website) for which you want to inspect a URL.

Step 3: Go to URL Inspection Tool

1. In the left-hand menu, click on URL Inspection.

Step 4: Enter the URL

1. Enter URL:
   • In the URL Inspection tool, enter the full URL of the page you want to inspect in the search bar at the top of the page.
   • Make sure to use the exact URL as it appears on your site, including https:// or http://.
2. Inspect:
   • Press the Enter key or click on the search icon to start the inspection.

Step 5: Review Inspection Results

1. URL Coverage:
   • Indexed: If the URL is indexed, you’ll see a green checkmark and details about the last crawl date.
   • Not Indexed: If the URL is not indexed, you’ll see a message explaining why, such as “Crawled – Currently Not Indexed” or “URL Blocked by robots.txt”.