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All Noindex Pages

Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Audit all noindex pages. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.

Archived 2026-10-23 · Source updated 2026-08-14. Check the original repository for the latest version.

SKILL.md instructions

# Audit all noindex pages

An incorrect `noindex` tag can completely remove important pages from search results, while proper usage helps manage crawl budget and prevents duplicate content issues.

## Quick Reference

- Identify all pages using the `noindex` directive in meta tags or headers
- Verify that critical pages (products, articles) aren't accidentally blocked
- Ensure `noindex` is correctly applied to thin content, admin, or utility pages

## Check

Verify that the `noindex` directive is only applied to pages that should not appear in search results.

## Fix

Remove `<meta name="robots" content="noindex">` from pages that should be indexed and ranking.

## Explain

Explain the difference between `noindex` and `disallow` in robots.txt and when to use each for optimal SEO.

## Code Review

Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Audit all noindex pages. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/seo/all-noindex-pages