SEO Algorithm Update Tracker
A live tracker of confirmed Google algorithm updates, including core updates, spam updates, and helpful content updates. Each entry covers the update name, rollout dates, severity, scope, and practical analysis of what it means for Wix websites. Updated continuously from official Google sources.
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What This Tracker Covers
Every confirmed Google algorithm update is logged with its official name, start and end dates, severity rating, scope of impact, and a plain-English analysis of what changed and how Wix site owners should respond. Updates are sourced from the Google Search Status Dashboard and official Google Search Central announcements. Both major core updates and smaller targeted updates such as spam, reviews, and link updates are included.
Why Algorithm Updates Matter for Wix SEO
Google rolls out several major algorithm updates each year, and each can significantly shift search rankings. Understanding what each update targets, whether it is content quality, link signals, spam patterns, or Core Web Vitals, helps you diagnose sudden ranking changes and prioritise the right fixes. This tracker gives you that context in one place, with analysis specific to how each update affects Wix websites.
How To Use This Tracker
Check this page whenever you notice an unexplained change in your search rankings or traffic. Each update entry explains what Google changed, which types of sites were most affected, and whether any action is needed on your part. The severity and scope ratings help you quickly assess whether an update is likely to have affected your Wix site. Entries are ordered chronologically with the most recent update at the top.
Core Updates vs Targeted Updates
Core updates are broad changes to how Google ranks all content. They typically roll out over one to two weeks and affect a wide range of queries. Targeted updates focus on a specific signal or problem, such as link spam, product review quality, or helpful content classification. Both types are tracked here with their official names as assigned by Google, so you can cross-reference them with any third-party tools or discussions that use the same naming.
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