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Problem:
You are concerned about how browser language redirection might affect Google indexing and whether using separate domains for each language would resolve this issue.
Solution:
We recommend understanding that interactions with Google indexing can occur regardless of the URL format you choose in WPML. Specifically, automatic redirection based on browser language can influence how search engines crawl and index your site. For a detailed explanation, please review our documentation on how browser language redirection affects Google indexing: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/automatic-redirect-based-on-browser-language/how-browser-language-redirect-affects-google-indexing/

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January 16, 2026 at 5:25 pm #17738037

tomaszL-17

Hi

You state that browser language redirection can affect google indexing.
Would using separate domains fix this problem?
Would google treat them as separate pages?
Right now my page has languages in domain.com/de etc..

Kind regards
Tomek

January 16, 2026 at 9:26 pm #17738524

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+02:00)

Hello Tomek,

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

It’s important to note that potential interactions with Google indexing can occur regardless of which URL format you choose in WPML. In particular, automatic redirection based on the browser language may influence how search engines crawl and index your site.

I recommend reviewing the following documentation for a detailed explanation:
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/automatic-redirect-based-on-browser-language/how-browser-language-redirect-affects-google-indexing/