1.1 Robots & directives (HTTP + HTML)LowVerified
notranslate unintentionally set
notranslate suppresses the translation prompt Google offers for the page. If my audience is multilingual and this is set by accident, I am quietly cutting off readers who would otherwise translate the page.
What it is
Suppresses translation prompts for the page.
Why it matters
Reduces reach for non-native-language users if set by mistake.
How to fix it
Remove unless deliberate.
How to find it on your site
- Search the robots directives for notranslate.
- Decide whether translation suppression is intended for this page.
- Check whether a template or plugin applied it globally.
- Remove it unless you have a clear reason to block translation.
Cross-reference to ranking and citation factors
No direct ranking effect. The cost is reach among users who rely on translation, which is an audience issue more than a ranking one.
Impact
Low. Direct but minor.
Evidence
notranslate disables translation offers. Google Search Central, Robots Meta Tags Specifications