Official statement
When a page is marked as noindex, Google may initially process the links on that page before completely removing it from the index. There exists a transitional state where the page can be marked as canonical but noindex, creating a placeholder that allows for link processing. However, do not count on this signal transmission - using noindex+nofollow ensures that signals are not passed.
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(5 years ago)
⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Should You Really Choose Between Noindex and Canonical for SEO Optimization?
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TL;DR
Google states that noindex pages may temporarily pass link signals before removal. Don't rely on this; use noindex+nofollow to ensure signals are not passed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le noindex bloque-t-il immédiatement les signaux de liens ?
Pas immédiatement. Google peut encore traiter les liens avant exclusion définitive.
Comment s'assurer qu'aucun signal de lien ne passe ?
Utilisez la combinaison noindex et nofollow pour stopper la transmission des signaux.
Le noindex affecte-t-il le SEO de mon site ?
Oui, mal utilisé, il peut nuire à votre maillage et à la link equity.
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