How to Fix Crawled Currently Not Indexed in GSC

If you’ve been diving into your Google Search Console reports and spotted the frustrating message: “Crawled - Currently Not Indexed”, you’re not alone.

This issue means that Google has crawled your page but decided not to index it-at least for now. While this doesn’t necessarily mean your content is bad, it does mean that something needs your attention.

Let’s break down what it really means, why it happens, and most importantly-how to fix it.

What Does “Crawled - Currently Not Indexed” Mean?

In simple terms:

• Googlebot has visited your page.
  
  

• It has analyzed the content.
  
  

• But for some reason, Google decided not to add it to its index.
  
  

In other words: Google knows your page exists, but it won’t show up in search results.

Why Does This Happen? Common Reasons

Here are the top reasons Google crawls your page but doesn’t index it:

1. Thin or Low-Quality Content

If your page has very little useful or unique content, Google may ignore it.

Real-life example:
Imagine you write a product page with just a sentence like, “Buy high-quality shoes at great prices.” That’s too generic and adds no value compared to 1,000 other similar pages.

2. Duplicate or Similar Content

If your content is too similar to other pages on your site or across the web, Google may skip indexing.

3. Over-Optimized or Keyword-Stuffed Pages

Google avoids content that looks like it was written for search engines rather than real people.

4. Crawl Budget Limitations

If your website has thousands of pages, Google might not index all of them immediately, prioritizing only what it finds most valuable.

5. Indexing Delay

Sometimes Google just takes a while. The page might be indexed later if it gains value.

6. Internal Linking Issues

If there aren’t enough internal links pointing to your page, Google might not consider it important.

✅ How to Fix “Crawled - Currently Not Indexed”

Here’s a step-by-step approach to resolving the issue:

 1. Re-Evaluate the Content

Ask yourself:

• Is this page valuable?
  
  

• Does it solve a problem or answer a question?
  
  

• Is it better than what’s already ranking?
  
  

Improve the content by:

• Adding real insights, examples, stats, or personal experiences.
  
  

• Using visuals (images, videos, infographics).
  
  

• Expanding thin content to at least 800-1000+ words (if relevant).
  
  

2. Strengthen Internal Linking

Add links to your unindexed page from:

• High-authority blog posts.
  
  

• Homepage or key landing pages.
  
  

• Navigation menus or sidebars (if relevant).
  
  

Why? This signals Google that the page is important.

3. Build External Backlinks

If other websites link to your page, it tells Google, “Hey, this page is valuable!” Try:

• Guest posting with a link to the page.
  
  

• Sharing the content in forums or relevant groups.
  
  

• Reaching out to bloggers or journalists.
  
  

4. Fetch as Google / Request Indexing

Use Google Search Console:

1. Go to URL Inspection Tool
   
   

2. Paste your page’s URL
   
   

3. Click “Request Indexing”
   
   

This is like nudging Google to look again-especially after you’ve made improvements.

5. Check for Technical SEO Issues

Run an audit using tools like:

• Screaming Frog
  
  

• Ahrefs Site Audit
  
  

• SEMrush
  
  

Look for:

• Noindex tags
  
  

• Canonical issues
  
  

• Robots.txt blocks
  
  

Make sure your page isn’t accidentally being excluded from indexing.

6. Be Patient (But Monitor)

Sometimes, Google is just being selective. Continue:

• Updating content.
  
  

• Linking internally.
  
  

• Driving engagement.
  
  

Recheck in 2-4 weeks.

Real-Life Example: Blog Post Indexing Issue

Imagine you publish a blog post titled:
“Top 5 Indoor Plants for Small Spaces”
After 10 days, it still shows “Crawled - Currently Not Indexed.”

Here’s how you fix it:

✅ Add unique tips, like personal experiences with each plant.
✅ Include original images from your home.
✅ Internally link it from your homepage and other plant-related articles.
✅ Share it on Pinterest and Facebook groups.
✅ Request indexing again.

Within a week or two, Google may decide it’s valuable enough to rank.

FAQ

Q1: Should I delete pages that aren’t indexed?
➡️ No, not immediately. Try optimizing them first. If a page has no traffic or purpose after months, consider removing it.

Q2: How long should I wait before rechecking?
➡️ Wait 2-4 weeks after major changes. Google takes time to re-crawl and reassess.

Q3: Can internal linking really help?
➡️ Yes! Google prioritizes pages that are linked more frequently from other high-value pages.

Q4: Will buying backlinks solve it?
➡️ Not recommended. Focus on earning genuine links by creating content worth sharing.