Free Tools to Submit IndexNow URLs Without Hosting a Key File
How to Use Free IndexNow Submission Tools Without Hosting a Key File
One of the biggest limitations for Blogger and similar platforms is the inability to upload a key file to the root directory — a required step for authentic IndexNow integration. Luckily, there are third-party tools that bypass this need and let you submit URLs directly.
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Free Tools to Submit IndexNow URLs Without Hosting a Key File |
This article introduces free, web-based IndexNow tools you can use without uploading anything to your site.
What Are Third-Party IndexNow Tools?
These tools act as a middleman. Instead of verifying your domain via a hosted key file, they use their own verified domains to send the URL submission requests on your behalf.
Popular Free IndexNow Submission Tools
1. TechnicalSEO IndexNow Tool
- https://technicalseo.com/tools/indexnow/
- Simple and free to use.
- Paste your blog post URL and hit “Submit.”
2. IndexNow.org Tester
- https://www.indexnow.org
- Official-looking, fast, and supports single or bulk submissions.
- No account required.
3. SEO2Index Tools (Advanced)
- Some advanced tools like SEO2Index offer more features (but may require login).
- Check their IndexNow dashboard or API submission options.
Are These Tools Safe to Use?
Most public IndexNow submission tools don’t require login or sensitive data. However:
- Use tools with HTTPS and trusted SEO brands.
- Avoid giving access to your entire sitemap or private content.
Limitations of Using Third-Party Tools
- You can’t track whether the submission succeeded unless the tool provides feedback.
- Search engines may prioritize URLs submitted via verified domains more than others.
- Still useful for urgent updates or when you're on Blogger.
Best Practices
- Submit only recently updated or published URLs — not old or deleted ones.
- Do not spam — repeated or excessive submissions may be ignored.
- Combine with sitemap submissions for best results.
Conclusion
If you're a Blogger user or manage a site without root access, these free tools are a great workaround for benefiting from IndexNow’s fast indexing capabilities. They're quick, easy, and require no coding or technical setup.
In our next article, we’ll look at automation options — including how some services can send IndexNow pings automatically every time you publish or update a post.
Explore more on this topic: Automatically Submitting Your Blog Posts to IndexNow - Do You Still Need Sitemaps and Search Console If You're Using IndexNow? - Can You Use IndexNow with a Custom Domain on Blogger?
IndexNow, Free SEO tools, Blogger indexing, URL submission, No key file, Search engine API, Instant indexing
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