Google Algorithm Update Tracker – Track Google’s Core Updates

Google's May 2026 Core Update launched on May 21, 2026, just two days after Google I/O 2026 unveiled the most significant Search redesign in years. Rolling out globally with an estimated two-week window, this is the second broad core update of 2026 and arrives only six weeks after the March 2026 Core Update completed.

Google's March 2026 Core Update launched on March 27, 2026, just three days after the March 2026 Spam Update completed. Rolling out globally over 12 days, this was the first core update of 2026 and described by some analysts as the most volatile core update on record, reflecting Google's accelerating cadence of updates in the AI search era.

Google's March 2026 Spam Update launched on March 24, 2026 and completed in less than a day, making it the fastest spam update rollout in Google's history. The update affected all languages and locations and ran just three days before the March 2026 Core Update kicked off, creating a compressed window of compounding ranking shifts.

Google's February 2026 Discover Core Update launched on February 5, 2026, marking the first-ever core update to target only the Google Discover feed without affecting general Search. The rollout started for English-language US users and expanded globally over the following weeks, reducing the number of domains appearing in Discover and prioritizing locally relevant content for each user's country.

Google's December 2025 Core Update, launched on December 11, 2025, was the third and final core update of the year. Rolling out globally across all languages over 18 days, the update raised quality standards significantly, rewarded established brands on competitive commercial queries, and tightened E-E-A-T expectations across SaaS comparisons, e-commerce reviews, and how-to content.

Google's August 2025 Spam Update launched on August 26, 2025 and was the first spam update of the year. Driven by improvements to Google's SpamBrain AI system, the update hit fast, with most impacted sites seeing visibility changes within 24 hours. It finished rolling out on September 22, 2025 after nearly four weeks.

Google's June 2025 Core Update, launched on June 30, 2025, reshuffled global rankings significantly over a 17-day rollout. The update affected all regions and languages and triggered partial recoveries for sites hit by older helpful content and reviews updates, making it one of the most impactful core rollouts seen in years.

Google's March 2025 Core Update, launched on March 13, 2025, aims to enhance search result quality by prioritizing relevant and satisfying content across all websites. This global update affects all regions and languages and is expected to roll out over approximately two weeks.

Google’s December 2024 Spam Update cracked down on manipulative practices! It targeted low-quality, spammy content, rewarding authentic, user-focused sites. Recovery requires adherence to Google’s policies and ethical SEO.

Google’s December 2024 core update emphasized user-first content! It rewarded sites prioritizing value and reliability while targeting outdated SEO practices. Expect prolonged ranking shifts, with quality as the key to success.

Google’s November 2024 update reshaped rankings! It targeted manipulative practices and outdated SEO, rewarding user-first, high-value content. Gradual rollout highlighted quality over quick fixes.

Google’s August 2024 core update prioritized user-first content! It targeted over-optimized, low-value material, rewarding sites with genuine value. Amid rollout glitches, quality remains key for rankings.