Website Crawlability Checker Tool

Website Crawlability Checker Tool

Enter Website URL to Test Crawlability: Check if search engines can crawl and index your site properly

Crawlability Analysis Results

Crawlability Checklist

🔧 Technical SEO

✓ Robots.txt file exists and is accessible

✓ XML sitemap submitted to search engines

✓ No server errors (500, 503)

✓ HTTPS properly configured

✓ Canonical tags implemented

📄 Content Structure

✓ Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)

✓ Internal linking structure

✓ No orphaned pages

✓ URL structure is clean and logical

✓ No duplicate content issues

⚡ Performance

✓ Fast page load times (<3 seconds)

✓ Mobile-friendly and responsive

✓ Images optimized and compressed

✓ JavaScript doesn't block rendering

✓ Core Web Vitals pass

Common Crawlability Issues & Fixes

❌ Robots.txt Blocking Important Pages

Fix: Check your robots.txt file at yourdomain.com/robots.txt and ensure you're not accidentally blocking pages you want indexed.

❌ Slow Server Response Time

Fix: Upgrade hosting, enable caching, use a CDN, and optimize database queries.

❌ JavaScript-Heavy Content Not Crawlable

Fix: Implement server-side rendering (SSR) or use dynamic rendering for search bots.

❌ Broken Internal Links (404 Errors)

Fix: Use Google Search Console to find 404 errors and fix or redirect them.

❌ Infinite Redirect Loops

Fix: Check your redirect chains and ensure they lead to a final destination (200 status).

Optimizing Your Crawl Budget

Crawl budget is the number of pages search engines will crawl on your site in a given timeframe. Optimize it by:

1. Remove Low-Value Pages

Block thin content, duplicate pages, and admin sections via robots.txt

2. Fix Server Errors Quickly

500 errors waste crawl budget - monitor and fix immediately

3. Update Your Sitemap

Keep your XML sitemap current to guide bots to new content

4. Reduce Redirect Chains

Each redirect wastes crawl budget - aim for direct links

Essential Crawlability Testing Tools

Google Search Console

URL Inspection Tool, Coverage Report

Screaming Frog

Desktop crawler for technical audits

Bing Webmaster Tools

Similar to GSC for Bing indexing

Ahrefs Site Audit

Comprehensive crawlability analysis

How to Use the Website Crawlability Test Tool

Optimizing your site for search engine bots is a simple 3-step process. Follow these instructions to identify and fix indexing barriers.

Step 1: Enter Your URL for Analysis

Simply paste the full destination URL (including http:// or https://) into the input field above. For the most accurate Crawl Audit, we recommend testing your homepage first, followed by any specific landing pages that are currently struggling to appear in search results. Our tool will simulate a Googlebot visit to see if the page is accessible.

Step 2: Review the Crawlability Report

Once the scan is complete, the tool will generate a comprehensive report. It checks for critical Indexing Signals such as:

• Robots.txt Directives: Ensuring no "Disallow" commands are blocking the page.
• Meta Robots Tags: Checking for "noindex" or "nofollow" attributes in the HTML.
• HTTP Status Codes: Verifying the server returns a clean "200 OK" response.
• X-Robots-Tag: Detecting hidden server-level indexing instructions.

Step 3: Resolve Found Issues

Use the actionable insights from the report to update your site's configuration. If our Crawlability Checker detects a blockage, you may need to update your Sitemap, modify your robots.txt file, or fix broken internal links. Regular testing ensures that your Crawl Budget is used efficiently, allowing search engines to discover your newest content the moment it goes live.