Facet Index Risk Checker
Facet Index Risk Checker evaluates whether your filtered or faceted URLs are creating index bloat. Excess faceted pages can flood crawl budget and cause duplicate content issues.
Enter a URL and the tool highlights parameter patterns, duplicate paths, and risky combinations. It then suggests controls like canonicalization, parameter handling, and robots rules.
You get guidance on which facets should remain indexable versus those that should be consolidated or excluded to preserve crawl efficiency. Use it for ecommerce, marketplaces, and large catalogs where filters can generate thousands of near-duplicate URLs. It helps you balance discoverability with crawl control. Clear rules reduce index noise over time.
How It Works
Get results in just a few simple steps
Enter your URL or input
Tool analyzes the data
Receive instant results
Get actionable recommendations
Implement the fixes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't make these frequent errors
Indexing every filter combination by default
Using canonicals inconsistently across facets
Blocking facets that should remain discoverable
Ignoring parameter handling in Search Console
Frequently Asked Questions
What is facet index bloat?
It is when many filtered URL combinations get indexed without adding unique value.
Should I noindex faceted pages?
Not always. Keep valuable facets indexable and control the rest with canonicals or robots.
How do I reduce facet risk?
Standardize URL patterns, apply canonicals, and restrict non-value filters.
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