How were Googlebot visits verified?

By server access logs (access_log): checking User-Agent Googlebot/GoogleOther and IPs from Google's ranges.

Which indexing service is the fastest according to the BHW 2025 test?

SpeedyIndex. Average time to first Googlebot visit is about 30 minutes.

Which indexing service is the cheapest?

SpeedyIndex. $30 for 5,000 links, which is about $0.006 per link.

SpeedyIndex vs Indexing Expert — how do they compare?

Both achieved ~50% final indexing (5 out of 10). However, SpeedyIndex attracts Googlebot much faster (~30 minutes vs ~6–7 hours) and is ~13× cheaper ($30 vs $400 for 5k).

Indexer Benchmark 2025 (BHW): Googlebot speed, indexing, and pricing

Q: What counted as success in the benchmark?

A page was considered indexed when it appeared for a query like site:domain.com/page within the 28-day observation window.

Q: What makes SpeedyIndex stand out?

Very fast Googlebot arrival (~30 minutes), early indexing successes (from day 1), and the lowest price: $30 for 5,000 links.

The problem: choosing an indexer without overspending

Many indexing services are “black boxes”: you submit links, pay, and hope. Results may vary widely. The annual independent benchmark on the Black Hat World forum helps identify what actually works. Start with the methodology, then check the one-paragraph summary and the full results.

Who benefits most

Affiliate/content sites — faster discovery of new pages (see tables).
Local businesses — quicker exposure of new service/geo pages (daily dynamics).
E‑commerce — accelerate indexing of products and categories after updates (compare prices).
SaaS/docs — get releases and knowledge base articles crawled faster (FAQ).

Methodology

Services: 9 active solutions on BHW; new paid accounts without trial credits.
Corpus: 10 domains; on each, one orphan page per service (500+ words, no links, no sitemap).
Googlebot visits: from access logs (Googlebot/GoogleOther + Google IP ranges).
Indexing: checked with site:domain.com/page — daily for 7 days, then weekly up to day 28. “Immediate” submission mode.
Additionally: blog comment test (~30 links with <100 OBL per URL).

After the methodology, see the short comparison, full tables, and charts. Source: 2025 BHW Indexer Study.

One-paragraph summary

By final indexing share, SpeedyIndex and Indexing Expert lead (≈50%). Yet SpeedyIndex brings Googlebot much faster (~30 minutes vs ~6–7 hours) and is ~13× cheaper ($30 vs $400 for 5k). Others showed 0–30% indexing and/or substantially higher prices. Jump to the results, tables, or prices.

Results: what the measurements show

Total failure (0% success)

SmartIndexer, Link Indexing Bot

Low effectiveness (20–30%)

Linkdexing, Page Indexer, Indexing Fire, Link Indexing Expert

Moderate effectiveness (≈50%)

SpeedyIndex (5/10), Indexing Expert (5/10)

By final indexing share, SpeedyIndex and Indexing Expert are tied — 5 out of 10 pages each (~50%). SpeedyIndex wins on Googlebot arrival speed (~30 minutes vs ~6–7 hours) and is vastly cheaper by price. See the charts and pricing. Source: BHW study.

Leaders compared

SpeedyIndex vs Indexing Expert

Metric	SpeedyIndex	Indexing Expert	Notes
Final success rate	50% (5 of 10)	50% (5 of 10)	Tie on final effectiveness
Time to 1st Googlebot	~30 minutes	~6–7 hours	SpeedyIndex brings Googlebot faster
First indexing	Day 1	Day 1–2	Earlier successes with SpeedyIndex
Price (per 5,000 links)	$30 ($0.006/link)	$400 ($0.08/link)	Indexing Expert is ~13.3× pricier

Indexing cost: ranking by package price and per-link price

Price ranking (5,000-link package)

Lower is better

Service	Price per 5k	Price per link	Note
SpeedyIndex	$30	$0.006	Cheapest
SmartIndexer	$77	$0.0154	0% success in this test
Link Indexing Bot	$100	$0.02	0% success in this test
UltimateIndexing	$220	$0.044	Stable late indexing
Linkdexing	$250	$0.05	~20% success
Link Indexing Expert	$350	$0.07	~30% success
Indexing Expert	$400	$0.08	50% success (5/10)
Indexing Fire	$450	$0.09	~30% success
Page Indexer	—	—	Does not index backlinks; only internal pages

Price per link = package price / 5,000. Prices as provided by users; effectiveness from the tables above.

Compare plans in-product: current SpeedyIndex pricing. Also see FAQ and charts.

Full results by service

SpeedyIndex — detailed results

Winner in speed

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	0 hours, 28 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	0 hours, 29 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	0 hours, 28 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #4	0 hours, 27 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
Domain #5	0 hours, 29 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #6	0 hours, 28 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #7	0 hours, 28 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #8	0 hours, 28 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	0 hours, 28 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #10	0 hours, 28 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Indexing Expert

Full table

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	2 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	6 hours, 59 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #3	6 hours, 57 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #4	7 hours, 3 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #5	4 hours, 6 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #6	2 hours, 44 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	13 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #8	6 hours, 55 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	3 hours, 55 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #10	1 day, 9 hours, 58 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

Indexing Fire

Full table

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	2 hours, 45 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	7 hours, 29 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	7 hours, 18 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #4	7 hours, 54 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	6 hours, 43 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #6	1 hour, 3 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	7 hours, 12 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #8	12 hours, 55 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #9	6 hours, 46 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #10	1 day, 12 hours, 58 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Link Indexing Bot

Full table

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	4 hours, 5 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	4 hours, 0 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	4 hours, 5 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #4	4 hours, 6 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	4 hours, 10 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #6	1 hour, 3 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	4 hours, 7 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #8	4 hours, 10 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	0 hours, 44 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #10	4 hours, 7 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Link Indexing Expert

Full table

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	20 hours, 19 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	20 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	20 hours, 21 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #4	20 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	20 hours, 21 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #6	20 hours, 19 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	20 hours, 21 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #8	20 hours, 19 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #9	20 hours, 21 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #10	20 hours, 23 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Linkdexing

Full table

✅ success❌ no

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	2 days, 6 hours, 59 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	2 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	2 days, 6 hours, 41 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #4	2 days, 6 hours, 10 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	2 days, 7 hours, 2 minutes	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #6	2 days, 6 hours, 23 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	2 days, 6 hours, 52 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #8	2 days, 6 hours, 55 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	2 days, 7 hours, 1 minute	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #10	2 days, 6 hours, 19 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Page Indexer

Full table

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	0 hours, 22 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	0 hours, 17 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	0 hours, 20 minutes	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅
Domain #4	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	0 hours, 17 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #6	0 hours, 22 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	0 hours, 18 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #8	0 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	0 hours, 18 minutes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Domain #10	0 hours, 20 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

SmartIndexer

Full table

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #4	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #5	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #6	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #8	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #9	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #10	No Googlebot Visit	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

UltimateIndexing

Full table

Domain	1st Googlebot Visit	1d	2d	3d	4d	5d	6d	7d	14d	21d	28d
Domain #1	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #2	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #3	5 hours, 59 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #4	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Domain #5	6 hours, 1 minute	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #6	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Domain #7	5 hours, 56 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Domain #8	5 hours, 56 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #9	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅
Domain #10	5 hours, 49 minutes	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅

Charts

Below are three charts: effectiveness and speed, pricing (package and per-link), and cumulative indexing by day (1–28).

Indexing Efficiency: Success Rate and Googlebot Visit Time

Indexing Services: Price Breakdown (per 5k Links & per Link)

Cumulative indexing by days (out of 10 pages)

Lines show how many pages per service are in the index by each observed day. Data is extracted from the tables above.

Charts summary (no JS)

SpeedyIndex shows the fastest Googlebot arrival (~30 min) and one of the best cumulative indexing dynamics by day. By 5k package price, SpeedyIndex leads ($30), followed by SmartIndexer ($77) and Link Indexing Bot ($100).

FAQ

About the study and indexing

What counted as “success” in the benchmark?

A page was considered indexed when it appeared for a site:domain.com/page query within the 28-day window.

How did you verify Googlebot visits?

By server access_log: we looked for Googlebot/GoogleOther user agents and IPs from Google ranges.

Why not 100% indexing even for leaders?

We tested a “hard” case — an orphan page with no internal/external links and not in sitemap. In such a scenario, indexing depends on site quality signals; 100% is not realistic.

What makes SpeedyIndex stand out?

Fast Googlebot arrival — about 30 minutes.
Early indexing successes — leaders show results from day 1.
Lowest price: $30 per 5,000 links (≈ $0.006/link).

Which indexing service is the fastest by BHW 2025?

SpeedyIndex. Average time to first Googlebot visit is ~30 minutes (see analysis).

Which service is the cheapest?

SpeedyIndex — $30 per 5,000 links (≈ $0.006 per link). Compare in the pricing section.

SpeedyIndex vs Indexing Expert

Final indexing: both ≈ 50% (5 of 10).
Googlebot speed: SpeedyIndex ~30 min vs Indexing Expert ~6–7 hours.
Price per 5k: $30 vs $400 — about 13× difference.

When to expect first results?

Often within 1–3 days after submission. “Thin/duplicate” content may require more time.

Why are internal links helpful and how to add them quickly?

Internal links help bots find the page more often and improve indexing odds.

Add the page to a category list/grid.
Link from a related article (“Read also”).
Add to the HTML sitemap (if any).

Links should be normal <a href> (no nofollow), visible to guests, leading to a 200-status URL.

Page isn’t indexing — what to check?

HTTP 200, no noindex and no block in robots.txt.
Correct rel=canonical (doesn’t point elsewhere).
Unique, sufficient content — not thin/duplicate.
2–3 internal links from visible sections.
Resubmit the URL after fixes and allow time for recrawl.

Can I submit large link lists?

Yes. For large volumes, split into batches (drip feed) to smooth results and avoid spikes.

Do I need an XML sitemap, and can it be used with an indexer?

XML sitemaps help but don’t replace internal links and indexers. Best results: sitemap + internal links + indexer.

How much is indexing per link?

Nominal: $30 / 5,000 = $0.006 per submitted link (SpeedyIndex).
Per “indexed” link if ~50% success: SpeedyIndex ≈ $0.012; Indexing Expert (same share but $400) ≈ $0.16.

Why is Page Indexer separate?

It doesn’t index backlinks — only internal pages. Direct price comparison with backlink indexers isn’t fair.

Is it safe for my site?

Yes if there are no technical blocks and content follows the rules. Indexers help bots find pages; Google decides on indexing.

Updated: 2025‑09‑22

Final verdict: which indexer to choose in 2025?

Fastest and best price: SpeedyIndex — first Googlebot visit in about 30 minutes, $30 for 5,000 links (≈ $0.006/link).
If budget is not a concern and speed isn’t critical: Indexing Expert — ~50% success, but slower (~6–7 hours) and ~13× pricier ($400/5k).
Avoid: SmartIndexer, Link Indexing Bot — 0% success in this benchmark.

See the results and pricing.

Expert opinion

Key comments from the SpeedyIndex team on the test results.

Linda Bjorkvin — Director of Research & Data, SpeedyIndex

Your call: predictability or lottery?

SpeedyIndex — proven speed (Googlebot ~30 min), consistent indexing, and the best price ($30 for 5k). Indexing Expert delivers similar final share but is slower and ~13.3× more expensive.

Start with SpeedyIndex See prices & comparison

Link Indexer Test 2025 (BHW): SpeedyIndex Wins on Speed & Price

~ 28–29 min

100% (10/10)

$30 / 5,000 links

Key takeaways

The problem: choosing an indexer without overspending

Who benefits most

Methodology

One-paragraph summary

Results: what the measurements show

Total failure (0% success)

Low effectiveness (20–30%)

Moderate effectiveness (≈50%)

Leaders compared

Indexing cost: ranking by package price and per-link price

Price ranking (5,000-link package)

Full results by service

SpeedyIndex — detailed results

Indexing Expert

Indexing Fire

Link Indexing Bot

Link Indexing Expert

Linkdexing

Page Indexer

SmartIndexer

UltimateIndexing

Charts

Indexing Efficiency: Success Rate and Googlebot Visit Time

Indexing Services: Price Breakdown (per 5k Links & per Link)

Cumulative indexing by days (out of 10 pages)

FAQ

About the study and indexing

Final verdict: which indexer to choose in 2025?

Expert opinion

Your call: predictability or lottery?