Thursday, February 10, 2022

History of Google Algorithm Updates

 What are Google Algorithms?

Google’s algorithms are a complex system used to retrieve data from its search index and instantly deliver the best possible results for a query. The search engine uses a combination of algorithms and numerous ranking factors to deliver webpages ranked by relevance on its search engine results pages (SERPs).

Most of these updates are so slight that they go completely unnoticed. However, on occasion, the search engine rolls out major algorithmic updates that significantly impact the SERPs such as:








Below we have compiled a full list of Google algorithm launches, updates, and refreshes that have rolled out over the years, as well as links to resources for SEO professionals who want to understand each of these changes.

December 1, 2021

December 2021 Product Review Update

November 17, 2021

Broad Core Update

November 3, 2021

Google Spam Update

July 26, 2021

Google Link Spam Algorithm Update

July 12, 2021

July 2021 Core Update Completed

July 1, 2021

July 2021 Core Update

June 28, 2021

Spam Update Part 2

June 23, 2021

June 2021 Spam Update

June 15, 2021

Page Experience Update

June 10, 2021

Known Victims Protection


June 2, 2021

Broad Core Algorithm Update

April 8, 2021

Product Reviews Update

February 10, 2021

Passage Ranking

December 3, 2020

December 2020 Core Update

May 4, 2020

May 2020 Core Update

January 22, 2020

Featured Snippet Deduplication

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