SEO Basics
Noarchive
Noarchive is a robots directive that asks search engines not to show a cached copy of a page.
What it means
It can be used when a site owner does not want cached versions of pages shown in search results. It does not prevent Crawling or Indexing by itself.
Why it matters
It matters for pages where cached content could be outdated, sensitive or commercially problematic.
Example
A pricing page with frequent changes might use noarchive to discourage cached copies from appearing.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes include using noarchive when the real goal is Noindex, or assuming it removes a page from search results.
Sources and further reading
- Google Search Essentials — Official platform documentation
- Google SEO Starter Guide — Official platform documentation
Written by Marius Dosinescu. Reviewed by AYSA SEO Editorial Team · 2026-07-28 00:00:00.
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