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Why my game not searchable and not indexed ?

A topic by 30nus created Feb 04, 2024 Views: 217 Replies: 3
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Why is my game https://30nus.itch.io/suite-99-horror-game not searchable and not listed on itch.io?

All settings are good and downloadable. Does anyone know it? please help me .

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Hi. This is a very common question and people don't search or read.

  • Second. read the rules about this sections:
Before you create a topic asking why you can't find your game in Search or Browse READ THIS: https://itch.io/docs/creators/getting-indexed. If you still need to create a topic about it, then please write in your post that you read the docs and you still have a question, otherwise we'll close your topic. Then, tell us why you believe your pages should be indexed.
  • Third, the waiting time is very variable, it depends on many factors that are not explained, it can range from a few hours to weeks.

If you are new or if it is the first time you sell a game, the waiting time increases.

There are no exact figures for how long it takes for a game to be reviewed (Again, it can be a few hours, a few days, or up to a few weeks.), what I have seen in the forum and which can be considered normal (that is, the least you can wait before thinking that there is a problem and asking for help), I would say up to 2 weeks if it is a free game from someone who already has other titles.

Between 3 and 4 weeks for paid games or new accounts. Disclaimer: I do not work at Itch, these times are what I have seen on the forum and may vary depending on dates or events. But below these times, you are usually asked to wait. By the way, the staff does not work on weekends, if, for example, you published on a Friday afternoon, the clock only begins to run the following Monday.

Hello again.

I read https://itch.io/docs/creators/getting-indexed and checked the items.

I did not find anything bad. My game has been unsearchable and viewable for about 4 months. Where should I follow up?

your game was updated yesterday.

When a game is updated, it is usually removed from the itch index until it is reviewed again by the staff.

You would have to wait a few days and I recommend you polish your game page a little. because your page looks effortless. This does not mean that it is the reason why you have not been indexed, but it does help.

if between one or two more weeks. your game is still not indexed, you would have to ask if there is a reason. You can ask again here, to see if the moderator can give you more information, if not, you would have to contact support.

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