Google has addressed some frequently asked questions about indexing AMP pages in search results and provided answers in a help thread.
Here’s a summary of the key questions and answers:
How long does it take for AMP pages to show up in search results?
Answer: It takes about the same time as indexing a regular web page.
If I launch a certain number of AMP pages, how long can I expect indexing will take?
Answer: It follows the same timeline as launching a regular page.
Is indexing different for a homepage versus another page?
Answer: Both go through the same indexing process. However, the crawl frequency might change based on how often the primary content updates.
Should pages still be indexed if they’re likely to be changed or removed often?
Answer: Yes, frequent changes or removals are acceptable.
Any way to speed up the indexing process?
Answer: You can expedite the process by providing sitemaps or submitting pages through Search Console.
How does AMP impact rankings?
Answer: AMP itself does not influence rankings. Speed is a ranking factor, but pages can achieve fast speeds without implementing AMP.
Should I be concerned if only a small percentage of my AMP pages have been indexed?
Answer: This is not an issue. Google might not have discovered the pages yet, but they will eventually be indexed over time.
Why do AMP and non-AMP results appear in search?
Answer: If Google cannot detect a connection between the AMP version and its canonical page, it may treat them as separate documents.
Should I tag my AMP pages differently when there is a separate desktop and mobile site?
Answer: The AMP page should point to the desktop version using <link rel="canonical"/>, while the desktop version should link to the AMP page using <link rel="amphtml"/>.
Why is my AMP page not showing up in the top stories carousel?
Answer: Eligibility for a certain search feature does not guarantee its appearance.
Is AMP crawling counted towards my crawl budget?
Answer: Yes, it is.
If you have additional questions about indexing AMP pages, you can submit them in the help thread.
