How to Fix Blogger Indexing Problems (?m=1 Error) + Robots.txt + AdSense Approval 2026

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February 01, 2026


 



Hey buddy, if your Blogger website isn't getting indexed in Google, pages are showing "Crawled – currently not indexed" or redirect errors, robots.txt is messing things up, or you're stuck waiting for AdSense approval – you're not alone! This is super common even in 2026. People think Blogger is easy since it's free, but Google got way stricter: mobile redirect bugs (?m=1), low-quality content, wrong robots.txt settings, or missing key pages can kill everything.

In this complete step-by-step guide for 2026, we'll fix it all: speed up indexing, set the perfect robots.txt (safe for crawling and AdSense), get AdSense approved fast (with 20-30 solid posts and technical setup), and real tricks that work right now after the latest Google updates. Read till the end, follow along, and your Blogger site could start indexing properly in 15-45 days + get AdSense green light if you do it right. Let's jump in – time to take action!

Why Blogger Sites Face Indexing Issues in 2026 (The Real Reasons)

Blogger indexing problems usually come from these:

  • ?m=1 Mobile Redirect Bug – Blogger adds ?m=1 to URLs on mobile views. Googlebot (mobile-first indexing) sees it as a redirect loop or error → pages get "Redirect error" or "Crawled – currently not indexed" in Search Console.
  • Low-Value or Thin Content – Posts under 800-1000 words, copied stuff, raw AI output, or no real help for users – Google skips them.
  • Bad/No Sitemap – Default sitemap doesn't always catch everything.
  • Robots.txt Mistakes – Blocking too much (like /p/ pages or feeds) stops Google from crawling properly.
  • No Authority or Traffic – Fresh Blogger sites (.blogspot.com especially) take longer without links or visits.
  • AdSense Extra Checks – For approval, Google wants indexed pages, original content, legal pages (About, Privacy), and no violations.

In 2026, Google focuses on mobile-first, E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), and helpful content – so Blogger's quirks hurt more.

Step 1: Set Up Google Search Console & Spot the Issues

First thing – head to Google Search Console (search.google.com/search-console) and add your site (blogspot.com or custom domain).

  1. Verify Ownership – Use HTML tag or DNS method.
  2. Check Pages Report > "Why pages aren't indexed":
    • "Crawled – currently not indexed" → Usually content quality or low authority.
    • "Redirect error" → Classic ?m=1 issue.
    • "Discovered – currently not indexed" → Not enough internal/external links.
  3. Submit Sitemap – Use yourblog.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml or for better results: yourblog.blogspot.com/atom.xml?redirect=false&max-results=500 (helps catch more posts).
  4. URL Inspection Tool – Paste a post URL, hit "Test Live URL", then "Request Indexing" (do this for new/important pages – limited daily).

For ?m=1 fix: Manually add ?m=1 to the URL in URL Inspection, test it, and request indexing. This tells Google the mobile version is valid – often clears redirect errors over time.

Step 2: Optimize Robots.txt for Blogger (2026 Best & Safe Version)



Go to Blogger Dashboard > Settings > Crawlers and indexing > Custom robots.txt – turn it ON.

Use this proven setup (allows full crawl, helps AdSense, blocks junk):

User-agent: *  
Disallow: /search  
Allow: /  
  
User-agent: Mediapartners-Google  
Allow: /  
  
Sitemap: https://yourblog.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml
  • Why this works:
    • Disallow /search → Blocks duplicate search pages.
    • Allow / → Everything else open.
    • Mediapartners-Google Allow → Lets AdSense crawler see your site fully (super important for approval!).
    • Add your sitemap at the end.

Don't block /p/ (pages), /feeds/, or anything else unless you know exactly why – it can hurt indexing and AdSense. Save, then check yourblog.blogspot.com/robots.txt in browser to confirm.

Pro tip: Turn OFF "Custom robots header tags" if not using it – defaults are safer.

Step 3: Supercharge Indexing on Blogger (2026 Tricks That Work)

  1. Create Killer Content – Aim for 1000-2000+ words per post. Add headings, images with alt text, bullet lists, internal links. Solve real user problems (check Quora/Reddit for ideas).
  2. Build Internal Links – Link from homepage, sidebar widgets, related posts. Helps Google discover pages faster.
  3. Switch to Custom Domain – Move from .blogspot.com to .com/.in (better trust, faster indexing, easier AdSense).
  4. Fix Mobile/ ?m=1 – Use responsive theme. For stubborn cases, request indexing with ?m=1 version as above – Google adapts over time.
  5. Promote Posts – Share on social, forums, or free ping sites. Get some real visits.
  6. Speed & Core Web Vitals – Compress images, remove heavy gadgets, use fast theme.
  7. Update Old Posts – Refresh with new 2026 info to boost crawl.

New posts can index in 3-14 days with these + Request Indexing.

Step 4: AdSense Approval Checklist for Blogger (2026 Requirements)

AdSense on Blogger is possible but tougher now:

  1. 20-30+ Quality Posts – 800-1500+ words each, original, niche-focused (no copy/AI spam).
  2. Essential Pages – About Us (your real story/experience), Contact (form or email), Privacy Policy, Disclaimer (free templates online).
  3. Clean Design – Responsive theme, easy navigation (Home, Categories menu), no clutter.
  4. Custom Domain – Strongly recommended (.blogspot.com often rejected).
  5. Full Indexing – Most pages indexed in Search Console.
  6. No Violations – No adult, gambling, copied content, or policy breaks.
  7. Ads.txt Setup – After approval, enable in Monetization > Custom ads.txt and add AdSense code.
  8. Some Traffic – Get organic/social visitors first.
  9. Apply – Go to adsense.google.com, add site, verify, submit. Review takes 3-15 days.

If rejected (common reasons: insufficient content, low value, policy issues) – fix and re-apply after 1-2 weeks.

How Long Will It Take?

  • Indexing fixes: 15-45 days with consistent requests and quality.
  • AdSense approval: 1-4 weeks once ready.
  • Full momentum: 1-3 months of posting/updating.

Prevention & Extra Pro Tips

  • Always write for readers first.
  • Audit monthly in Search Console.
  • Build natural backlinks (guest posts, shares).
  • Be patient – Blogger starts slow but rewards good effort.

You've got this! Today: Check robots.txt, fix 2-3 posts, request indexing on key URLs.

If you share your exact Search Console error or site niche, I'll give more targeted fixes.