: Difference between "site:" search and "Index Status" I'm getting confused about site:example.com and "Index Status" part in Google Webmaster Tools. site:example.com list four pages but "Index Status"

@Shelley277

Google Search Console doesn't show accurate data most of the time and it takes some time to update the data while "site:" will show you exact and real time website index data.

So I would suggest you to wait for Google Search Console data to be updated. Don't depend solely on the data of the Search Console.

Also have a look at this answer for in depth explanation: Number of indexed pages with "site:" search less than reported in Google Webmaster Tools

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