How do you check which pages of your mobile site are indexed by Google?

With mobile-first indexing, Google primarily uses the mobile version of a site to crawl and evaluate content. This means it's important to understand not only which pages are indexed but also how they are perceived on mobile.

The primary tool for checking indexation is Google Search Console . In the "Page Indexing" section, you can see a list of URLs that are indexed, as well as those that are excluded. It's important to note that Google indexes a single version of a page, not just a "separate mobile version," but evaluates it specifically for mobile rendering.

Checking specific pages

To analyze individual URLs, use the URL Inspection tool in Google Search Console. It allows you to see whether a page is indexed, when it was last crawled, and how Google views its content.

It's especially important to use the "Preview Crawled Page" feature. It shows what content was actually accessed by the search engine robot at the time of crawling, including mobile rendering. This helps identify situations where some content fails to load on mobile devices due to JavaScript or technical limitations.

Comparison of mobile and desktop rendering

Google uses a mobile crawler for indexing, so it's critical to check whether the content on the mobile version matches the desktop version. If important content is hidden or loaded differently on the mobile version, this can impact rankings or even the completeness of indexing.

The Mobile-Friendly Test tool helps you see how Google interprets the mobile version of your page and which elements may be causing rendering issues.

Checking website coverage

The "Pages" (Index Coverage) report provides an overall picture: which pages are indexed, which are excluded, and for what reasons. This allows you to identify systemic issues, such as blocking, server errors, or duplicate content.

Indirect methods of analysis

You can also use search operators (such as site:) to see which pages are actually indexed by Google. However, this method doesn't always provide the full picture and is used as a supplementary tool.

Result

Checking the indexation of a website's mobile version involves analyzing data in Google Search Console, testing individual URLs, and comparing the mobile rendering with the desktop version. Since Google uses mobile-first indexing, the mobile version essentially determines how a website is presented in search results.