Description
At a glance
IndexNow Plugin v1.0.4 is a free WordPress plugin with 100K+ active installs, 3.2/5 rating from 47 reviews, updated June 26, 2026, requires WordPress 5.3+ & PHP 5.6.20+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
IndexNow Plugin for WordPress enables automated submission of URLs from WordPress sites to the multiple search engines without the need to register and verify your site with them. Once installed, the plugin will automatically generate and host the API key on your site. It detects page creation/update/ deletion in WordPress and automatically submits the URLs in the background. This ensures that search engines will always have the latest updates about your site. This plugin submits URLs to a generic end point https://api.indexnow.org/indexnow and these URLs are shared to all participating search engines.
The plugin automatically respects noindex directives to prevent submission of URLs that should not be indexed. It checks the actual rendered HTML for <meta name="robots" content="noindex"> tags. It also checks X-Robots-Tag HTTP headers and WordPress site-wide search engine visibility settings.
Some other handy features included in the plugin:
- Toggle the automatic submission feature.
- Exclude specific URL paths from auto-submission using wildcard patterns.
- Manually submit a URL to IndexNow.
- View list of recent URL submissions from the plugin.
- Retry any failed submissions from the recent submissions list.
- Download recent URL submissions for analysis.
- Status on recent successful and failed submissions.
- View IndexNow insights and more in Bing Webmaster tools.
You can browse the code at the GitHub repository.
This plugin was developed with love and coffee by the Bing Webmaster team.
Frequently asked questions
What is IndexNow Plugin?
IndexNow Plugin is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.0.4. It is active on over 100K websites.
Is IndexNow Plugin free to download?
Yes — IndexNow Plugin 1.0.4 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.2 out of 5 based on 47 reviews.
How do I install IndexNow Plugin 1.0.4?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for IndexNow Plugin?
IndexNow Plugin 1.0.4 requires WordPress 5.3 or higher and PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was IndexNow Plugin last updated?
Version 1.0.4 was last updated on June 26, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the IndexNow Plugin download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.0.4
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 26, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★☆☆ 3.2/5 (47 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 or higher |
| Author | bingwebmastertools |
| Tags | crawling, seo |
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