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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 is intended to help Korean users learning Framer who face difficulties due to the lack of resources in Korean. We translated content from the official blog and added practical information. We hope it provides some assistance to all using Framer.
What if your Framer website doesn’t appear on Google?
Once you build a website, the most anticipated aspect is ‘search visibility’. But if your site isn’t showing up on Google, it can be quite frustrating.
Let’s start by confirming the premise. This guide assumes you’ve registered your site with Google Search Console (GSC) and submitted the URL, yet are still facing issues. If you haven’t set up GSC, please complete that process first.
Basic Search Visibility Considerations
Not every page is indexed. It’s especially challenging for larger sites to get all pages visible.
Solutions may not take effect immediately. It may take a few days for Google to review and update.
Check which pages have issues first
Log into Google Search Console
Click
Indexing > Pagesfrom the left menuScroll down to see URLs with
Not Indexedstatus and their causes
We’ve outlined common errors and solutions below.
Common Indexing Errors and Solutions
Excluded by
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Cause | This happens when a |
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Solution | Wait for a few pages, or if many, ask the Framer community. |
Blocked due to 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’s index. If you later remove the protection, you must manually submit the URL to GSC as Google doesn’t frequently revisit. |
Soft 404
Cause | This occurs when a non-existent page returns a 200 OK response. The server acts as though it offers the page, but in reality, it's not valid. |
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Solution | This typically happens with custom 404 pages and doesn’t need indexing, so no worries. |
Pages with Redirects
Cause | The page is automatically redirected to another URL due to redirect settings. Google does not index the original page when this occurs. |
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Solution | Check and remove unnecessary rules in the |
Duplicate, Google Chose Another Canonical
Cause | If the content on two pages is similar, Google might index only one, designating another URL as canonical. |
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Solution | If you want both pages indexed, modify their content to be unique. Otherwise, delete one, |
Discovered - Currently Not Indexed
Cause | Google is aware of the page but hasn’t crawled it yet. |
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Solution | If it affects only a few pages, wait a few days. If many, write to the Framer community for support. |
Crawled - Currently Not Indexed
Cause | Google has crawled the page but paused indexing due to content quality issues, lack of internal links, or algorithm-related reasons. |
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Solution | If only a few pages are affected, wait, or if many, contact the Framer community. This issue often lacks a specific cause. |
Manual Penalty
Cause | The site has received a manual penalty for violating Google's webmaster guidelines. |
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Solution | Remove or disavow spam content or poor-quality links, then submit a reconsideration request through Google Search Console. The index may be broadly removed, so prompt action is required. |
In Conclusion
The reasons why Framer-built sites aren’t indexed by Google can vary significantly. However, most cases fall into one of the discussed categories, and by addressing them step by step, they can likely be resolved.
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’s ‘Google is not indexing my site - what can I do?’
