How to remove content from Yandex
Yandex can keep showing results that Google has already delisted, and its index refreshes more slowly; it needs its own request.
Why Yandex matters
Journalists, business partners and the curious use Yandex precisely because it sometimes shows what Google no longer does. Old copies of deleted pages also linger longer there.
Removal routes
- Deleted pages: Yandex Webmaster's page removal tool drops pages that now return 404 or 410. You do not need to own the site; the page only has to be gone.
- Unlawful content and personal data: Yandex support feedback forms, with legal grounds and evidence.
- Copyright: a notice from the rights holder.
Tips
- Write in English; it moves faster than other languages.
- Remove the source first; dropping a deleted page is the quickest Yandex fix.
- If you have a court order, attach an English summary.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Yandex take?
Deleted pages usually drop within days to a few weeks; legal requests vary.