Google's Indexing: What You Need to Know.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Search Engine Journal
Google's "site:" operator has limitations and cannot provide a complete list of indexed pages. While it can be useful for monitoring unwanted content or finding localized versions of pages, Google Search Console offers a much more comprehensive view of indexing data and should be relied upon for diagnosing and remedying indexing issues. SEO professionals should understand and deploy the "site:" operator effectively.