Introduction
After publishing a few posts, many Blogger beginners open Google Search Console and see a confusing status:
“Indexed, not submitted in sitemap.”
This message makes beginners think:
Something is wrong with their sitemap
Google ignored their submission
Their SEO setup is broken
In reality, this status is not a problem and often means something positive.
Let’s understand what Google really means and what beginners should do next.
In some Blogger websites, this status may also appear together with other Search Console messages such as duplicate without user-selected canonical, which can confuse beginners even more
What Does “Indexed, Not Submitted in Sitemap” Mean?
This status means:
Google found your page on its own
Google indexed the page successfully
The page was not discovered through your sitemap
That’s it.
Your page is already:
Live on Google
Eligible to appear in search results
So this is not an indexing error.
How Google Found the Page Without Sitemap
Google can discover pages through:
Internal links
Homepage links
Menus and navigation
External links (even small ones)
So even if:
Your sitemap was submitted late
Or had not updated yet
Google can still find and index pages naturally.
This is normal behavior, especially on Blogger.
Is This a Bad SEO Signal?
No.
In fact, it often shows:
Your internal linking is working
Google is actively crawling your site
Many well-ranked pages show:
Indexed, not submitted in sitemap
Google does not require sitemap discovery for indexing.
Why This Happens Frequently on Blogger
Blogger sitemaps:
Update slowly
Sometimes exclude recent posts temporarily
Also:
New posts may get indexed before sitemap refresh
Older posts may appear later in sitemap
This delay is common and harmless.
Should Beginners Resubmit Sitemap Again?
No.
Repeated sitemap submissions:
Do not speed up indexing
Do not fix this status
Google already has your sitemap.
Submitting again only wastes time.
What Beginners SHOULD Do Instead
1. Focus on Internal Linking
Link new posts:
From older articles
From important guides
This helps Google discover content faster than sitemaps.
2. Keep Publishing Consistently
Regular publishing tells Google:
Site is active
Content is growing
Crawling budget should increase
Consistency beats manual actions.
3. Avoid Unnecessary Fixes
Do NOT:
Block URLs
Edit sitemap code
Add random SEO scripts
These steps can cause real problems.
Does This Status Affect Google AdSense?
No.
AdSense reviewers care about:
Content quality
User experience
Policy compliance
They do not check sitemap discovery paths.
Indexed pages are what matter.
How Long Before Sitemap Catches Up?
Usually:
A few days
Sometimes 1–2 weeks
Google refreshes sitemaps automatically.
Nothing is broken during this time.
Final Conclusion
“Indexed, not submitted in sitemap” is not an error.
It simply means:
Google found your page before your sitemap did.
For beginners, this is a sign that:
Google trusts your site
Crawling is active
SEO is moving in the right direction
The best action is no action — just keep building helpful content.
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