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If Search Console is still showing Googlebot Desktop as the main crawler but crawl statistics indicate more mobile crawls, the site has likely already migrated to Mobile-First Indexing. It is recommended to send feedback via Search Console to report this display inconsistency.
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TL;DR
Google reveals that crawl stats can indicate a shift to Mobile-First Indexing even if Googlebot Desktop is displayed as the main crawler. Report any discrepancies through Search Console.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment savoir si mon site est en Mobile-First Indexing ?
Vérifiez les stats de crawl dans Search Console pour voir si Googlebot Mobile réalise la majorité des crawls.
Les notifications de migration vers MFI sont-elles toujours fiables ?
Non, parfois Google ne met pas à jour Search Console, donc les stats de crawl peuvent être plus révélatrices.
Que faire si mes crawls ne correspondent pas aux indications de SC ?
Signalez l'incohérence via Search Console et vérifiez manuellement les logs de crawl pour plus de détails.
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