Google ignores the IndexNow protocol — but Bing and Yandex don't. IndexMyURL — the backlink indexing service built for SEOs — uses IndexNow as one of its parallel crawl signal channels, so every URL you submit reaches Bing, Yandex and Google simultaneously. No server setup. No verification files. No limits on third-party URLs.
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Engines via IndexNow
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IndexNow fires on day 1
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Signal rounds per campaign
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Refund guarantee
IndexNow is an open protocol developed by Microsoft and Yandex that lets websites notify search engines the moment a URL is created, updated or deleted — without waiting for the next scheduled crawl. Instead of Googlebot discovering a page on its own schedule, IndexNow pushes the URL directly to every participating engine simultaneously.
An IndexNow API submission toolhandles the authentication, key management and API calls on your behalf — so you get the benefits of the protocol without having to host a verification file on every domain you want to submit. This is especially important for backlinks on third-party sites you don't own.
IndexMyURL is the backlink indexing service that uses Bing IndexNow submission as one of its parallel crawl channels on every submission — alongside a dedicated Google signal channel and our hub network for Brave Search discovery. See full pricing.
Search engines and IndexNow support
Bing
IndexNow co-creator — fastest adoption, instant confirmation
Yandex
IndexNow co-creator — dominant in Eastern Europe and Russia
Seznam.cz & Naver
IndexNow participants — covered via the same submission
Does not support IndexNow — covered by our separate crawl signal channel
IndexNow covers Bing and Yandex. Google covers the rest. You need both — and IndexMyURL fires them simultaneously.
What it takes to get URLs into Bing, Yandex and Google without a tool like IndexMyURL.
| Task | ❌ Manual submission | ✅ IndexMyURL IndexNow tool |
|---|---|---|
| Submit to Bing | Bing Webmaster Tools — one URL at a time | IndexNow channel — bulk, automatic |
| Submit to Yandex | Yandex Webmaster — separate account required | IndexNow channel — same submission |
| Submit to Google | GSC URL inspection — 10/day limit, own domains only | Dedicated Google crawl signal channel |
| Backlinks on other domains | Cannot submit — you need to own the site | Any public URL — no ownership needed |
| Bulk submission (500+ URLs) | Not feasible manually | CSV, sitemap or RSS — one campaign |
| AI search discovery | No path to ChatGPT, Claude AI or Gemini | ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude AI, Gemini |
| Verification | Manual check per search engine | Automatic on days 8 and 15 |
| Failed URL refund | No recourse | Credits back automatically on day 15 |
Anyone who wants full search engine and AI engine coverage — not just Google.
Everything included in all plans. No locked features.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IndexNow submission | Bing and Yandex notified via IndexNow on day 1 of every campaign — instant confirmation |
| Google crawl signals | Dedicated Google crawl signal channel fires simultaneously — 14 rounds over 15 days |
| AI search discovery | Via Bing: ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity. Via hub network: Brave Search → Claude AI. Via Google: Gemini. |
| No server setup | No verification key, no DNS records, no hosting required on your domain |
| Any public URL | Submit backlinks on third-party domains — no ownership or Webmaster Tools access needed |
| Pre-check before charging | 404s, 410s, redirects and noindex pages detected and refunded automatically |
| Bulk import | Paste, CSV, sitemap or RSS — up to 10,000 URLs per campaign |
| Verification | Automatic indexation checks on days 8 and 15 — cycle closes when indexed |
| Auto refund | Credits back automatically on day 15 if neither Google nor Bing indexed |
| API access | REST API to trigger IndexNow submissions and Google signals programmatically at scale |
Credits cover all channels including IndexNow. Never expire.
More indexing capabilities from IndexMyURL.
Google indexing tool →
Create crawl signals that help Googlebot find your backlinks faster.
Bing indexing tool →
Submit URLs to Bing via IndexNow and reach ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity.
Bulk URL indexer →
Submit up to 10,000 URLs at once via CSV, sitemap or RSS feed.
Sitemap indexer →
Connect your sitemap and submit every page in one bulk campaign.
ChatGPT indexing →
Get your URLs into Bing so ChatGPT Browse can discover and cite them.
AI search visibility →
Appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude AI and Gemini from one campaign.
Common questions about IndexNow and how IndexMyURL uses it.
What is IndexNow and which search engines support it?
IndexNow is an open protocol developed by Microsoft and Yandex that lets websites notify search engines immediately when content is created, updated or deleted. Search engines that support IndexNow include Bing, Yandex, Seznam.cz and Naver. When you submit a URL via IndexNow, participating engines share the signal with each other automatically.
Does IndexNow work for Google?
No. Google does not participate in the IndexNow protocol. IndexMyURL handles Google separately using its own crawl signal channel alongside IndexNow — so every submission reaches both Google and Bing simultaneously with no gaps in coverage.
Do I need to set up IndexNow on my own server to use it?
No. IndexMyURL handles all IndexNow authentication and submission on your behalf. You do not need to add a verification key to your server, configure any DNS records, or touch your site at all. Just submit your URLs and IndexMyURL does the rest.
What is the difference between IndexNow and Google Search Console?
Google Search Console lets you request crawling for individual URLs manually — one at a time, with daily limits, and only for domains you own. IndexNow is an automated protocol for notifying Bing and Yandex in bulk for any public URL. IndexMyURL combines both: IndexNow for Bing and Yandex, and its own Google crawl signal channel, covering all major search engines in one submission.
How fast does IndexNow submit URLs to Bing and Yandex?
IndexNow submissions are sent within minutes of campaign creation. Bing and Yandex typically process IndexNow signals faster than traditional crawl discovery — often within hours. You can track the status of every URL in your IndexMyURL dashboard in real time.
Can I use the IndexNow tool for backlinks on other websites?
Yes. IndexMyURL submits any publicly accessible URL via IndexNow — including backlinks on third-party sites, guest posts, citations and directory listings. You do not need to own or control the domain to submit it.
Does IndexNow help with AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity?
Yes. ChatGPT Browse and Microsoft Copilot retrieve real-time results from the Bing index. Perplexity also uses Bing as a supplementary source. By submitting via IndexNow to Bing, your URLs become discoverable by ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity. Google crawl signals cover Gemini. Our hub network creates a discovery path toward Claude AI via Brave Search.
10 free credits. No credit card required. Google, Bing and Yandex notified simultaneously. Credits back automatically if not indexed in 15 days.
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