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Does it matter? I think what matters most is the indexation to Google or any other search engine.
Indexing on third party tools matter?
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webseoadviser
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- May 4, 2018
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Yes, Google is the most important, but getting indexed by other search engines is also important.
- Jun 10, 2025
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Only search engine indexing really matters, third-party tools don’t change your rankings.
- Nov 17, 2024
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You’re right third-party tool indexation doesn’t matter for rankings. What really counts is whether Google (or other search engines) has actually crawled and indexed the page.
- Nov 7, 2025
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Honestly, if Google has it indexed, that’s what matters. Third-party tools are hit or miss and often behind, so I mostly use them just for a rough sanity check.
OptiMaster
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Hello @par1tyb1t,
You are absolutely right; the only index that actually impacts your traffic and revenue is Google's. Many site owners block Ahrefs and Semrush bots to save server resources, so a link can be working perfectly for seo even if third party tools never see it. The only time tool indexation matters is for reporting purposes when selling links to clients who rely on those metrics.
You are absolutely right; the only index that actually impacts your traffic and revenue is Google's. Many site owners block Ahrefs and Semrush bots to save server resources, so a link can be working perfectly for seo even if third party tools never see it. The only time tool indexation matters is for reporting purposes when selling links to clients who rely on those metrics.