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December 2024 Spam Update

Search Ranking Algorithm Update

Updated on:

December 19, 2024

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by Momentic

Google's latest spam update applies globally, in all languages, and is expected to take around one week to complete.

Current status of the ranking update

  • Status:

    Rollout complete!

    Rollout in progress!

  • Announced by Google:

    December 19, 2024

  • Update started:

    December 19, 2024

  • Update completed:

    Rollout in progress!

Momentic analysis and first look

Below you'll get tips on what to look for, how to respond on your website, and helpful resources to improve your website's SEO and UX as it relates specifically to this Google update.

This is Google's third spam update of the year (previous spam updates were in March and June). Google's documentation on spam policies hasn't changed since the last update. This spam update started just one day after the December 2024 core update completed (which followed on the heels of the November 2024 core update). The timing of these three most recent updates might make it difficult for site owners to diagnose ranking fluctuations.

Types of websites affected

Sites that violate Google's spam policies may fall in rankings or stop ranking.

What to look for

Significant ranking and visibility changes in Google Search.

What to address

Review Google's spam policies and make sure your website is in compliance.