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.


How to Use Free IndexNow Submission Tools Without Hosting a Key File
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

2. IndexNow.org Tester

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?

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