AI & the web
Noindex
A directive asking a supporting search engine not to include a page in its search index.
In everyday use
An owner marks a temporary test page noindex.
What to keep in mind
The crawler must be able to read the directive. Noindex is not password protection.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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