GOOGLE SEARCH CONSOLE

Discovered vs crawled: which indexing problem do you have?

The two Search Console states sound similar, but one points mainly to discovery and crawl demand while the other begins after Google fetched the page.

Discovered — currently not indexed

Google knows the URL but has not recorded a successful crawl for indexing. Improve server reliability, internal discovery, sitemap accuracy, and control of duplicate or low-value URL combinations.

Crawled — currently not indexed

Google fetched the URL but did not include it at the reported time. Check the rendered response, canonical consistency, duplication, internal importance, and whether the page adds a useful destination.

Do not solve both with the same button

Repeated requests cannot replace crawlable architecture or a distinctive page. Inspect representative URLs, fix template-level causes, and wait for recrawling after material changes.

Use a state-led workflow

Start with technical preflight, then diagnose crawl demand or post-crawl selection based on the exact state.