medium impactSpam Update
April 2026: Back-button hijacking spam policy
Google introduced a new spam policy targeting "back-button hijacking" - sites that force users into unwanted destinations when they hit back.
This update makes back-button hijacking an explicit violation of the malicious practices spam policy. Wix sites using third-party redirect or pop-under code should audit immediately. Manual actions are possible for sites caught using these techniques.
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