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Jul 21, 2025
When your website isn't showing up on Google
Here’s a detailed guide on common issues and solutions for when a website created with Framer isn't appearing on Google search. It also includes tips for diagnosis and resolution using Google Search Console.
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This document aims to assist Korean users of Framer by addressing the challenges due to a lack of resources in Korean. We've translated content from the official blog and added practical information. We hope it offers some help to Framer users.
Can't Find Your Framer Website on Google?
Once you've built a website, the most exciting thing is 'search visibility.' However, if your site isn’t showing up on Google, it can be quite frustrating.
First, let's set a baseline. This guide assumes you have registered your site in Google Search Console (GSC) and submitted the URL but are still encountering issues. If you haven’t set up GSC yet, complete that process first.
Basic Search Visibility Information
Not every page will necessarily be indexed. The larger your site, the harder it is for all pages to appear.
Issues resolved won’t be reflected immediately. It may take several days for Google to review and implement changes.
Check Which Pages Have Issues First
Log in to Google Search Console
In the left menu, click
Crawl > PagesScroll down to see URLs and reasons under the
Not Indexedstatus
Below, we've compiled common errors and their solutions.
Common Indexing Errors and Solutions
Excluded by
noindexTag
Cause | This occurs when a |
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Solution | Wait if it’s a few pages; contact the Framer community if it's many. |
Blocked by Unauthorized Request (401)
Cause | The page is blocked from external access due to Framer's password protection feature. |
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Solution | Pages protected by a password are excluded from Google indexing. If you remove protection later, manually submit the URL to GSC since Google revisits infrequently. |
Soft 404
Cause | Occurs if a non-existent page returns a 200 OK response. The server responds as if the page is available, though it’s not valid. |
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Solution | This typically happens with custom 404 pages, which don't need indexing, so you don't need to worry. |
Pages with Redirects
Cause | When a page automatically redirects to another URL due to redirect settings, Google won’t index the original page. |
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Solution | Check the redirection rules in the |
Duplicate, Google Chose Different Canonical
Cause | If two pages have similar content, Google may index only one and set another URL as canonical. |
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Solution | If you want both pages indexed, modify the content to be unique. Otherwise, delete one, set a |
Discovered - Not Indexed Yet
Cause | Google is aware of the page but hasn’t crawled it yet. |
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Solution | If it concerns few pages, wait a few days. If there are several issues, post a query in the Framer community. |
Crawled - Not Indexed Yet
Cause | Google has crawled the page but postponed indexing due to content quality issues, lack of internal links, or algorithmic reasons. |
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Solution | Wait if it’s a few pages; contact the Framer community if it's many. This issue is often not attributable to a single cause. |
Manual Penalty
Cause | A manual penalty is applied for violating Google’s webmaster guidelines. |
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Solution | Remove or disavow spammy content or low-quality links, then submit a reconsideration request through Google Search Console. Immediate action is crucial as the index may be entirely removed. |
In Conclusion
There are numerous reasons why a site built with Framer might not appear on Google. However, in most cases, it falls under one of the issues outlined above, and step-by-step resolution can enable proper indexing.
If the issue persists, reach out to Framer customer support or the community.
This article is an adaptation and translation of the Framer official blog post ‘Google is not indexing my site - what can I do?’
