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How to configure Instant Indexer

Before being able to use this feature, you will need to connect to your Google Search Console account.

1. Create a Google Cloud Project

  • Go to Google Cloud Console.

  • In the top navigation bar, click the project dropdown and select New Project.

  • Enter: Project name (e.g., Reviveso Instant Indexer)

  • Click Create.


2. Enable the Indexing API

  • With your new project selected, go to the API & Services tab.

  • Click Enable API & Services

  • Search for Web Search Indexing API

  • Click Enable.


  • In the left menu, go to APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen, click Create.

  • Fill in:

    • App name (e.g., Revive Instant Indexer)
    • User support email
    • Developer contact information
  • Select External in the Audience section and follow the rest of the instructions.

  • Lastly, click Create.


4. Create OAuth Client ID Credentials

  • In the left menu, go to APIs & Services → Credentials.

  • Click + Create Credentials → OAuth client ID.

  • Choose:

    • Application type: Web application
  • Enter:

    • Name (e.g., Revive Instant Indexer Client)
    • Authorized JavaScript origins
      https://yourdomain.com
      (Replace with the domain where Revive.so is installed)
    • Authorized redirect URIs
      https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=reviveso&tab=general&section=instant_index&action=oauth_redirect
      (Copy exactly from the plugin settings page)
  • Click Create.


5. Retrieve Your Client ID and Client Secret

  • Once created, a pop-up will display your Client ID.

  • Copy this and download the JSON file generated. Then close the pop-up.

  • Edit the newly created OAuth Client ID and locate your Client Secret.

  • Copy these values and paste them into the Revive.so Instant Indexer fields:

    • Client ID
    • Client Secret Key

6. Grant Access

  • In the plugin’s Instant Indexer Setup page, click Connect to Google.

  • Sign in with your Google account.

  • Approve access when prompted.

  • You should see the Connected to Google confirmation.

If you are encountering an error when trying to approve access, please make sure to add your email as a Test user for the application from the Audience tab.

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