Google Search & Updates
Algorithm Update
Any change to a search engine's ranking algorithm that may affect search results.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Google Search & UpdatesAn algorithm update is any change to a search engine's ranking algorithm. Updates can be core updates (broad changes), spam updates (targeting spam), or targeted updates (specific features or languages). Monitoring algorithm updates helps diagnose unexpected ranking or traffic changes.
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