how to add my GitHub repository to Google search

[martinschenk]

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How can I add my package to Google search index?

[samharp]

As long as your repository is set to 'Public': it's just a matter of time. Google webcrawlers take time to scour the Internet for new webpages, but if they can get to it, it will get listed as soon as possible.

To improve how the repo is found, don't forget to add as much information to the repo as possible, such as a description, tags, and a detailed Readme.

Hopefully this helps!

[R9TRH]

There is almost 6 months and my public repo is not on google yet. Help me!

[JohnScience]

@R9TRH Same with https://github.com/JohnScience/proc_macro_template

[SEMAJOUNES]

hmm

[neutrinomuon]

Hello!!!! To add your GitHub repository to Google search, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your repository is public. Google can only index public pages

2. Go to the Google Search Console website (search.google.com/search-console) and sign in with your Google account

3. Click "Add a property" and enter the URL of your GitHub repository. For example, if your repository is located at github.com/username/repo, enter "github.com/username/repo" as the URL

4. Follow the verification steps to prove that you own the repository

5. Once your ownership is verified, click on "URL Inspection" in the left sidebar

6. Type in the URL of your GitHub repository and click "Enter"

7. Click on "Request indexing" to tell Google to index your repository

8. Wait for Google to index your repository. This can take several days to a few weeks

After Google has indexed your Github repository, it should appear in search results when people search for relevant keywords

[Nitindr]

I followed all the steps by @neutrinomuon and my GitHub Pages URL ended up showing only the contents of my readme.md file. If you are facing the same issue follow the below steps!

After Step5. If you don't have your index.html file and you want google to index your repository

--> Right click anywhere on your repository page and scroll down to find the "view page source" option, Click on the View Page Source option and copy the contents of the html file
--> Create a index.html file under the "main" branch of your repository and paste the contents of the copied file and commit the changes
--> Wait for couple of minutes for the GitHub Pages to pick the index.html file
--> You can add the .googlexxxxxxxxxxxxx.html file to your main branch of the repo or you can either choose to go for the HTML Tag method to verify the ownership of the URL

[shamanthagowda]

How to index in bing. I have tried importing from Google search console, but it importing the html code, not showing website

[montybasquiart]

I tried your solution but the console verification keeps failling.

[ruiqing-xu]

Thanks a lot, it works for me. After a few hours, my page can be searched on Google.

[gabrieljemail]

I tried your solution but the console verification keeps failling.

I can't either, since we don't own github.io.

[neutrinomuon]

Please indicate which one of the provided solutions was helpful to be visible to other members of the community by marking it as answered. Thanks in advance

[R9TRH]

Okay i will tell you when i did

[GreyEarl]

This works for me! Important to emphaze it a bit more: add the property in Search Console as name_of_user.github.io/name_of_page/ and not as github.com/username/repo

[R9TRH]

That worked for me too. Your latest solution

[Harshinilingampally]

how to Add my Github profile to google search?
I have created my account months back...but google search console is still not indexing..!!
thanks in advance
https://github.com/Harshinilingampally

[R9TRH]

https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/42375#discussioncomment-5312667

[shamanthagowda]

its your repo right? I know to do for website, but I'm not sure if this would work for repo or not.

[mituldas1999]

To add your GitHub profile to Google Search and improve its visibility, you can follow these steps:

Optimize Your GitHub Profile: Ensure your GitHub profile is complete and active. Include a detailed bio, profile picture, and meaningful repositories. Regular activity and contributions can improve visibility.

Create Content Linking to Your Profile: Write blog posts, articles, or create web pages that link to your GitHub profile. Platforms like Medium, LinkedIn, or personal blogs are good for this. Make sure the content is relevant and uses appropriate keywords.

Use Social Media: Share your GitHub profile on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. This can help create external links to your profile.

Participate in Online Communities: Engage in communities related to your field on platforms like Stack Overflow, Reddit, or specialized forums. Include your GitHub profile in your profile or signature where appropriate.

SEO for Your Personal Website: If you have a personal website, optimize it for search engines (SEO) and include a link to your GitHub profile.

Google Search Console: You mentioned Google Search Console not indexing your profile. Typically, Google automatically indexes GitHub profiles, but you can request indexing of a specific URL through Google Search Console. Make sure you follow Google's guidelines for indexing.

Remember, increasing visibility online is often a gradual process that requires consistent effort. Keep updating and sharing your work, and over time, your GitHub profile should gain more visibility in search results.

[ZipeiZhu]

I tried above methods but none of them worked… It is so weird… Can anybody see my Github repository named “ZipeiZhu”? Many thanks in advance.

[ehsanwwe]

i have the same experience as you

[ErickNavarroD]

Did you solve this issue?

[ZipeiZhu]

Yes, I manually let Google catch my github person website. However, I still CANNOT find my github repository by Googling.

[mituldas1999]

Make sure your repository is public. Google can only index public pages

Go to the Google Search Console website (search.google.com/search-console) and sign in with your Google account

Click "Add a property" and enter the URL of your GitHub repository. For example, if your repository is located at github.com/username/repo, enter "github.com/username/repo" as the URL

Follow the verification steps to prove that you own the repository

Once your ownership is verified, click on "URL Inspection" in the left sidebar

Type in the URL of your GitHub repository and click "Enter"

Click on "Request indexing" to tell Google to index your repository

Wait for Google to index your repository. This can take several days to a few weeks

After Google has indexed your Github repository, it should appear in search results when people search for relevant keywords

[shamanthagowda]

Hey, I have published my portfolio website which is hosted on GitHub pages and I was able to do it. I'm not sure about the repo, but bing has indexed my repo instead of file. When searched through bing, it shows html code but noth the website view.

Try once again. It took me about 4 to 5 days for Google to index my page.

[MAILFERT-Sebastien]

It works! I did not choose the right option at the beggining!

[MAILFERT-Sebastien]

But the procedure does not work after this first step

[Benedito821]

allways getting the error Your verification file has the wrong content. Are you using the verification file that you downloaded here?
Although I uploaded it to my master branch

[xamidi]

This works for GitHub Pages, e.g. user.github.io, but not for GitHub repositories, e.g. github.com/user/repo.

[SIGMazer]

add some topics in the repo to help google to index the repo and also try to put the url in google console

[mituldas1999]

To improve the visibility and indexing of your repository by Google, you can:

Add Relevant Topics: Identify and include pertinent topics or keywords in your repository's description or topic section. These should reflect the main content or purpose of your repository.

Submit URL to Google Console: Use Google Search Console to submit the URL of your repository. This helps Google to discover and index your site more efficiently.

By implementing these steps, you increase the chances of your repository appearing in relevant search results, thereby enhancing its visibility on Google.

[ehsanwwe]

add some topics in the repo to help google to index the repo and also try to put the url in google console

can you enplane better ?
i think the only way is share the repo link in indexed website for example in famous forums

[mituldas1999]

It sounds like you're discussing how to increase the visibility or discoverability of a software repository. Sharing the repository link on indexed websites and famous forums is indeed a good strategy. Here's a breakdown of the main points:

Choose Relevant Platforms: Select forums or websites that are frequented by your target audience. For software or coding projects, consider platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, or specific technology forums.

Create Engaging Content: When you share your repository link, include an engaging description of what your project does, its benefits, and any unique features it has. This helps in attracting the interest of potential users or contributors.

Utilize SEO Practices: Ensure your post or description includes relevant keywords that people might use when searching for software or tools in your project's domain. This improves the chances of your post being easily found through search engines.

Engage with the Community: Don’t just post the link; engage with the community. Answer questions, provide support, and update your post with new features or versions of your software.

Leverage Social Media: In addition to forums, consider sharing your project on social media platforms, linking back to your repository. This can help in reaching a wider audience.

Network with Other Developers: Networking with other developers and asking them to share or contribute to your project can also help in increasing its visibility.

Remember, the key is not just to share the link but to engage with the audience and make your project stand out through clear communication and active participation in the community.

[ehsanwwe]

it is a logical way to indexing

[dzejkopjarosinski]

Well, I would do it like this:

1. Make sure that your repo is public.

2. Make sure that the name of your repo isn't too competitive in google:

   • For that you can use a keywor reserach tool like this one moz.com keyword tool

3. Make a manual request to index your repo:

   • You can do that here google search console

[ehsanwwe]

the last one is imposible

[taoliujun]

@JohnScience have you find a resolution?

[ehsanwwe]

i found , you should insert your repo link in a famous Website , for example blogs and ..
who sites have indexed every day in google Search engine

[ghost]

I guess these points would help,

• Ensure your repository has a clear and descriptive README file. This file should contain information about the project, how to use it, any prerequisites, and any other relevant details. Include keywords related to your project in the README.
• Make sure your repository is set to public so that search engines can index it. You can verify this in your repository setings.
• Consider using GitHub Pages to create a website for your project. This can enhance discoverability as GitHub Pages are indexed by search engines.
• Include relevant keywords in your repository's metadata, such as in the repository description, topics, and any other relevant fields.
• Link your repository from other places on the web, such as personal websites, social media profiles, forums, or blog posts.
• Search engine indexing can take time

[mu578]

Google doesn't index github repos -> code anymore since a while, that's what people are asking: how do I make my code "openly searchable / available"? People are still nostalgic about https://github.com/google/codesearch respawn anytime be our guest.

Instead of entertaining this silent war, GAFAM and others should collaborate on that. This is maybe one of the most recurrent unanswered and open topic, radio silence, conformism is the rule.

[Ronak-Ronu]

[montybasquiart]

Thank you. Will try it out.

[Farvez999]

Your repository is set to 'Public'

[Ronak-Ronu]

Yes .it is

[helio75011]

Response #1

[thenaserov]

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How can I add my package to Google search index?

Simply start a repo and make it valuable for people who may need it, I myself have the experience of making one of repos called "Multithredaing-in-cplusplus" quit hot so I got 10 forks and 30+ likes! if your repository gets more clicks and views, you surely will have it found in google search and stuff. Don't forget to make it PUBLIC.
Wish you the best of the bests

[gzk-x64]

Does anyone have a solution that works today?

[xamidi]

There is no way to make your GitHub repository immediately appear in Google search. A reliable way seemingly is to provide its link to an indexed site (e.g. a forum), and wait. Probably doing nothing and waiting also works, since GitHub is indexed — it's just a question of how fast Google's crawlers find your repo.

Regardless, it may take a while (weeks to months).