Update timeline
Google updates: every update to the search algorithm
Timeline, rollout notes and the operational memory of Google updates: Core Updates, Spam Updates and every relevant change in Search.
From 2011 to today
Latest entry 25 June 2026
78
Updates recorded
Each entry starts from Google's official announcement and records its dates, scope and rollout status.
2026
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Spam Update latest release
June 2026 Spam Update
Google has released the June 2026 antispam update, which has been rolled out for all languages and geographic regions. This is a routine update designed to improve the performance of the automated systems that detect spam in search results. -
Core Update
May 2026 Core Update
Google has released the May 2026 Core Update, described as “a routine update designed to better showcase relevant and satisfying content for users searching across all types of sites. -
Spam Update
New Anti-Spam Regulation: Back Button Hijacking
Google has introduced a new anti-spam policy to combat the deceptive practice known as “Back Button Hijacking,” which now constitutes an explicit violation of anti-spam policies, potentially resulting in manual actions and other penalties. Read more -
Core Update
February 2026 Google Discover Core Update
The first core update exclusively for Discover is now live. Google is separating the feed’s ranking from that of Search, prioritizing precise localization and vertical expertise. Read more 2025
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Core Update
December 2025 Core Update
Google's “regular” December 2025 Core Update has been launched, aimed at improving the ability of ranking systems to show more useful and relevant content. Read more
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