Official statement
The site: command is not designed for diagnostic use. The numbers displayed are optimized for speed and provide an overview, not to be exhaustive. You should rely on Search Console data to know the actual number of indexed pages.
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Is the site: command really reliable for verifying your pages' indexation?
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TL;DR
The site: command is limited for diagnostics. Use Search Console for accurate data on page indexing. Speed takes precedence over completeness.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pourquoi la commande site: n'est-elle pas fiable ?
Elle n'est pas conçue pour être exhaustive mais pour offrir rapidement une vue d'ensemble.
Quelle est la meilleure méthode pour vérifier l'indexation d'un site ?
Utilisez Google Search Console pour des données précises et détaillées.
Les chiffres de site: peuvent-ils être utilisés pour des décisions SEO ?
Non, car ils peuvent être inexactes et varier de la réalité.
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