Google removes the Indexing API approval form from its docs

Google has changed its Indexing API documentation. According to Search Engine Journal the approval form and the request-approval section were removed from the quota page. Google's changelog says the quota page was updated "to reflect the current quota limits and process" and that an "outdated form" was removed.

What exactly changed in the docs?

The section linking to the approval form is gone. The quickstart no longer lists a "request approval and quota" step, and the notes on the usage page saying the default quota is for testing were removed as well.

The changelog does not say whether the approval requirement itself has changed, nor what happens to sites that applied earlier. This is not an "open to everyone" announcement; it is only a path disappearing from the documentation.

Which limits remain?

The quota page still shows the default limits: 200 publish requests per project per day, 180 metadata requests per minute and 380 requests per minute across all endpoints. The API remains limited to pages with JobPosting or BroadcastEvent embedded in a VideoObject. Spam policies still apply, and using multiple accounts to get around limits is prohibited.

What should companies in Turkey do?

If you do not run a job board, careers site or live video content, this change does not affect you directly. If you do, add the following to your technical SEO checklist:

• Check your project's current quota in the Google API Console and watch for unexpected increases or drops.
• Do not tie indexing to the API alone; keep an up-to-date sitemap for listings as a fallback. Google's job posting guide recommends a sitemap for full-site coverage.
• Notify Google of expired listings with removal requests and validate JobPosting markup on the pages.
• Follow documentation changes weekly so you hear first if Google announces a new application route.