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url: https://www.eurocovers.eu/glossary/indexnow
term: IndexNow
definition: An open protocol that allows websites to instantly notify search engines and AI crawlers (Bing, Yandex, others) when content is published or updated.
updated: 2026-05-25
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# IndexNow

An open protocol that allows websites to instantly notify search engines and AI crawlers (Bing, Yandex, others) when content is published or updated.

**IndexNow** is an open protocol that allows websites to instantly notify participating search
engines and AI crawlers when content is published, updated, or removed. EuroCover uses IndexNow on
publish to accelerate indexation across Bing, Yandex, and other participating crawlers, reducing
the lag between content publication and discovery by both classic search and AI assistants.