Check image crawlability and indexing in Google Search Console.
- Check image crawlability and indexing in Google Search Console1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Ensuring images are crawlable and indexable allows them to appear in image search and improve overall SEO.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Audit robots.txt and meta directives to confirm images and containing pages are not blocked.
- Use Google Search Console Coverage and URL Inspection tools to check image URLs and containing pages.
- Identify images with crawl issues and resolve blocking or technical errors promptly.
- Ensure critical images are referenced clearly in HTML and sitemap if applicable.
- Monitor indexing status periodically after site changes or migrations.
Watch for
Blocking images via robots.txt or noindex prevents discovery, losing valuable traffic opportunities.
Definition of done
Images appear in Google Search Console indexing reports without crawl errors or blocks.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.