You can monitor IndexNow submissions and their status primarily through Bing Webmaster Tools, which provides a dedicated IndexNow tab or section showing submission activity, status, and reports on URLs submitted via the IndexNow protocol. This dashboard allows you to track which URLs have been successfully received (indicated by HTTP 200 responses) and monitor overall indexing performance.
Additionally, some third-party tools and apps offer built-in dashboards for monitoring IndexNow submissions and indexing activity:
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Shopify apps such as IndexNow Kit and IndexNow: Real-Time Indexing provide clear, user-friendly dashboards to track submission history and status in real time without manual coding.
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SEO plugins (e.g., for WordPress) may include IndexNow integration with submission logs and status monitoring, often accessible via the plugin interface.
While Google Search Console does not yet directly reflect IndexNow submissions, it remains useful for monitoring overall indexing trends and crawl errors alongside IndexNow usage.
For advanced users, API response codes (HTTP 200 OK indicates success) and logs from your submission tools or scripts can be used to verify successful URL submissions programmatically.
In summary, the main tools and dashboards for monitoring IndexNow submissions are:
| Tool / Dashboard | Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bing Webmaster Tools | IndexNow tab with submission status, reports, and URL inspection | Official and primary monitoring tool |
| Shopify IndexNow Apps | Real-time submission, built-in dashboards for submission history and status | No coding needed, integrates with Shopify |
| WordPress SEO Plugins | Automatic/manual submissions, submission logs, status monitoring | Plugin-dependent, easy setup |
| API & Custom Scripts | HTTP response monitoring (200 OK), bulk submission logs | For developers and advanced users |
| Google Search Console | Indirect monitoring of indexing trends and crawl errors | No direct IndexNow submission data yet |
These tools help ensure your URLs are promptly submitted and indexed, providing transparency and control over your SEO indexing workflow.
