Googlebot Crawl Size Checker

What is the Googlebot Crawl Size Checker?

This tool checks if your webpage is small enough for Google to read completely. Google's crawler (called Googlebot) can only read up to 2 MB of content per page. If your page is bigger, Google might miss important content at the bottom.

Why Would You Need to Check Your Crawl Size?

Here are some situations where checking your crawl size is important:

• Long blog posts: Articles with lots of images and embedded content can grow large without you noticing
• E-commerce pages: Product pages with many variations, reviews, and scripts often exceed safe limits
• Landing pages: Pages with heavy animations and inline code might be too big for full indexing
• Documentation sites: Technical docs with code samples and detailed explanations can get very long
• SEO audits: Make sure all your important content gets indexed by Google

How to Check Your Page Crawl Size - Step by Step

1. Enter your URL: Type or paste the full web address you want to check (including https://)
2. Click Check: Press the "Check Crawl Size" button and wait a few seconds
3. Review results: See your page size compared to Google's 2 MB limit
4. Check recommendations: Read the tips if your page needs optimization

Key Features

• Real Googlebot simulation: We fetch your page exactly like Google does, using the same user agent
• Uncompressed size measurement: Shows the actual size Google processes, not the compressed transfer size
• Content breakdown: See how much space your HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and comments take up
• Visual progress bar: Instantly see how close you are to the limit with a color-coded gauge
• Smart recommendations: Get specific tips based on your page's content structure
• PDF support: Also works for PDF files with the correct 64 MB limit

Tips for Best Results

• Move large CSS and JavaScript to external files instead of keeping them inline
• Remove HTML comments from production pages - they add unnecessary bytes
• Keep important content near the top of your HTML so it gets indexed first
• Test your most important pages regularly, especially after adding new content
• Aim to stay under 80% of the limit to leave room for future updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my page exceeds 2 MB?

Google will stop reading your page after 2 MB. Any content after that point won't be indexed. This means links, text, and keywords at the bottom of your page might not appear in search results.

Does this include external CSS and JavaScript files?

No, Google's 2 MB limit only counts content that's directly in your HTML file. This includes inline CSS and JavaScript, but not external files that are loaded separately.

Why is uncompressed size different from what I see in browser tools?

Browser developer tools often show compressed (gzipped) size during transfer. Google measures the actual uncompressed size after decompression. Our tool shows you what Google actually sees.

How often should I check my pages?

Check your important pages after major content updates. For active blogs or e-commerce sites, a monthly check helps catch pages that have grown too large over time.

What's the limit for PDF files?

Google can crawl up to 64 MB for PDF documents. Our tool automatically detects PDF files and uses the correct limit.