What the API officially supports
The API can notify Google that an eligible URL was updated or deleted and can return the last notification status. Batch requests may combine up to 100 calls, but quota is counted per URL.
- JobPosting pages
- Livestream BroadcastEvent pages in VideoObject
- Verified ownership and authenticated service account
- Update, delete and notification-status operations
What it does not promise
A successful API response records the notification. It does not guarantee ranking or permanent indexing. Google applies spam detection and page-quality systems.
- No guaranteed inclusion
- No universal approval for ordinary blog or backlink URLs
- No safe justification for bypassing quotas with multiple accounts
Alternatives for ordinary pages
For pages you own, maintain crawlable internal links and sitemaps, use URL Inspection for a few priority URLs and resolve page-level indexing problems.
For third-party backlink URLs, you cannot use the owner's Search Console property unless you have access. A third-party service should clearly explain its own workflow without falsely claiming official Google API support for every URL.
Primary sources
Google: How to use the Indexing API ↗Google: Indexing API quickstart ↗Frequently asked questions
Can the Indexing API be used for normal blog posts?
Google's official documentation limits it to eligible JobPosting and BroadcastEvent pages.
Does HTTP 200 from the API mean the URL is indexed?
No. It means the notification was accepted, not that the page is guaranteed to be indexed.
Can multiple service accounts bypass quota?
Google warns against circumventing submission limits and may revoke access for abuse.
What should I use for many normal pages?
Use accurate XML sitemaps and strong internal linking; for a few owned URLs, use URL Inspection.