Glossary
Google-Extended
Google-Extended is a robots.txt product token, not a separate HTTP user-agent. Google-Extended controls Gemini training and grounding uses. Googlebot controls Google Search, including AI Overviews and AI Mode; Google-Extended does not affect Google Search inclusion or ranking. The Fix Report records the rule; it does not determine Google Search eligibility.
Why Google-Extended matters for a Fix Report
The Fix Report records your Google-Extended policy. Use Googlebot access and Google Search guidance to investigate AI Overviews eligibility; changing this Gemini preference does not control it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Google-Extended control AI Overviews?
No. Google-Extended controls Gemini training and grounding uses. Googlebot controls Google Search, including AI Overviews and AI Mode; Google-Extended does not affect Google Search inclusion or ranking. Google documents it as a product token applied to content obtained through existing Google crawlers.
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