Everything on this page comes from Google itself rather than from third-party reporting. The Search Status Dashboard is the feed worth watching most closely: it is where Google confirms the start and end of every core update, spam update and ranking incident, usually days before the effects are fully understood by the wider industry. Search Central carries the documentation and policy changes that follow.
Official Google Search announcements, ranking incidents and Search product news, straight from Google Search Central and the Search Status Dashboard.
In 2024, we introduced our site reputation policy to stop a practice where third-party content is published on a trusted website just to exploit that site's good reputation to rank higher in Search.…
Read on Google Search Central →Book hotels and track airfares, plus view miles and rewards with AI Mode in Google Search.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Learn how to use Google Search tools to find home decor inspiration, shop for furniture, and tackle DIY projects.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Incident began at 2026-08-18 09:27 and ended at 2026-08-21 01:49 (all times are US/Pacific).The rollout was complete as of August 21, 2026. Affected products: Ranking
Read on Google Search Status →New personalization features across Search, Discover, and Google News give you even more control.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Here’s how you can use Google Search tools to study for classes and standardized tests.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Here are Google’s latest AI updates from July 2026
Read on Google Blog — Search →Earlier this month, we announced platform properties for Search Console, allowing you to track how your social and video posts on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube perform on Google Search, Discover,…
Read on Google Search Central →It might sound counterintuitive, but Search's AI tools can actually help you make the most of your time offline whether you want to book concert tickets or find the perf…
Read on Google Blog — Search →Google Search data reveals a growing desire to unplug and connect in real life with local run clubs, mahjong lessons and more.
Read on Google Blog — Search →These AI features can help you craft a menu, design a tablescape, and handle other party-planning tasks.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Discover how college students can use Google AI tools, like Gemini and AI Mode, to prep for grad school, internships and fall courses.
Read on Google Blog — Search →College students are eager to turn their dull dorm rooms into cozy spaces. Here are the Google Search trends we’re seeing.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Whether you're decorating, refreshing your wardrobe or picking up last-minute essentials, these shopping tools make all the difference.
Read on Google Blog — Search →You’ll be able to securely link and interact with your go-to services directly in AI Mode.
Read on Google Blog — Search →Content creators and publishers use many channels beyond their own websites to reach their audiences. As people gravitate toward firsthand perspectives and different content formats, we want to make…
Read on Google Search Central →We're excited to officially announce the next stop for Search Central Live Deep Dive Europe 2026! Mark your calendars: based directly on your feedback, we're headed to Barcelona, Spain, from…
Read on Google Search Central →As we mentioned a few months ago, we are bringing the Search Central Live Deep Dive format to the EMEA region. This SCL format requires finding the absolute best home for the event—a place where all…
Read on Google Search Central →Today, we're excited to announce the launch of new Search Generative AI performance reports in Search Console, including dedicated reports for Search and Discover, to help you understand your site's…
Read on Google Search Central →As people increasingly gravitate to generative AI experiences and find information in new ways, we're publishing a new resource to help website owners, SEOs, and developers understand how to optimize…
Read on Google Search Central →Today, we are expanding our spam policies to address a deceptive practice known as "back button hijacking", which will become an explicit violation of the "malicious practices" of spam policies,…
Read on Google Search Central →We are hosting Search Central Live Shanghai 2026 on May 15. This event is structured for the local community, with a specific focus on optimizing sites that target users outside of China.
Read on Google Search Central →Just a short note this time!
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