Google Might Think Your Website Is Down

📰 Dev.to · Abid Omar

Google may incorrectly think your website is down due to AI chatbot interactions, affecting search rankings

intermediate Published 18 Feb 2026
Action Steps
  1. Run a website crawl using tools like Screaming Frog to identify potential issues
  2. Configure website headers to handle AI chatbot requests correctly
  3. Test website accessibility using Google Search Console
  4. Apply fixes to ensure website is accessible to AI chatbots
  5. Compare website performance before and after implementing fixes
Who Needs to Know This

Developers, SEO specialists, and website owners should be aware of this potential issue to ensure their website's visibility and search engine ranking

Key Insight

💡 AI chatbot interactions can affect website search rankings if not handled correctly

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Google may incorrectly think your website is down due to AI chatbot interactions, affecting search rankings

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