To serve with the best results possible, Google releases certain algorithm updates from time to time.
Basically, Google algorithm updates are complex computer programs that aim to deliver the best possible result for a search query. And, Google search rankings depend on many factors.
Here, I will be providing a list of all the major Google Algorithm Updates along with the date they were announced.
Google Algorithm Updates List
Last Updated: 8 May 2021
| Update Name | Date Released |
|---|---|
| Passage Ranking | February 10, 2021 |
| December 2020 Core Update | December 3, 2020 |
| May 2020 Core Update | May 4, 2020 |
| Featured Snippet Deduplication | January 22, 2020 |
| January 2020 Core Update | January 13, 2020 |
| BERT (Worldwide) | December 9, 2019 |
| BERT Update | October 25, 2019 |
| Broad Core Algorithm Update | September 24, 2019 |
| June 2019 Core Update | June 2, 2019 |
| March 2019 Core Update (a.k.a. Florida 2) | March 12, 2019 |
| Valentine’s Day Update | February 13, 2019 |
| Unconfirmed Halloween Update | October 31, 2018 |
| A “Small” Update | September 27, 2018 |
| Broad Core Algorithm Update | August 1, 2018 |
| Broad Core Algorithm Update | April 16, 2018 |
| Broad Core Algorithm Update | March 9, 2018 |
| Maccabees Update | December 12, 2017 |
| Fall Flux | September 8, 2017 |
| Quality Update | August 19, 2017 |
| Quality Update | July 9, 2017 |
| June 25 Update | June 25, 2017 |
| Quality Update | May 17, 2017 |
| Fred | March 7, 2017 |
| February 7 Update | February 7, 2017 |
| February 1 Update | February 1, 2017 |
| Intrusive Interstitials Update | January 10, 2017 |
| Unnamed Update | November 10, 2016 |
| Penguin Update 4.0 & Core Algorithm Integration | September 23, 2016 |
| Quality Update | June 1, 2016 |
| Mobile-Friendly Update (#2) | May 12, 2016 |
| Panda Core Algorithm Incorporation | January 11, 2016 |
| RankBrain | October 26, 2015 |
| Panda Update 4.2 (#28) | July 17, 2015 |
| Quality Update | May 3, 2015 |
| Mobile-Friendly Update | April 21, 2015 |
| Penguin Update 3.0 | October 17, 2014 |
| Panda Update 4.1 (#27) | September 23, 2014 |
| Pigeon Update | July 24, 2014 |
| Payday Loan Update 3.0 | June 12, 2014 |
| Panda Update 4.0 (#26) | May 20, 2014 |
| Payday Loan Update 2.0 | May 16, 2014 |
| Page Layout Refresh | February 6, 2014 |
| Penguin Update 2.1 | October 4, 2013 |
| Hummingbird Update | September 26, 2013 |
| Payday Loan Update | June 11, 2013 |
| Penguin Update 2.0 | May 22, 2013 |
| Panda Update (#25) | March 14, 2013 |
| Panda Update (#24) | January 22, 2013 |
| Panda Update (#23) | December 21, 2012 |
| Panda Update (#22) | November 21, 2012 |
| Panda Update (#21) | November 5, 2012 |
| Page Layout Update #2 | October 9, 2012 |
| Penguin Update 1.2 | October 5, 2012 |
| Exact Match Domain Update | September 28, 2012 |
| Panda Update (#20) | September 27, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.9.2 (#19) | September 18, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.9.1 (#18) | August 20, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.9 (#17) | July 24, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.8 (#16) | June 25, 2012 |
| Panda update 3.7 (#15) | June 8, 2012 |
| Penguin Update 1.1 | May 26, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.6 (#14) | April 27, 2012 |
| Penguin Update | April 24, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.5 (#13) | April 19, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.4 (#12) | March 23, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.3 (#11) | February 27, 2012 |
| Venice Update | February 27, 2012 |
| Page Layout Update | January 19, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.2 (#10) | January 18, 2012 |
| Panda Update 3.1 (#9) | November 18, 2011 |
| Freshness Update | November 3, 2011 |
| Panda Update 3.0 (#8) | October 19, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.5 (#7) | September 28, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.4 (#6) | August 12, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.3 (#5) | July 23, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.2 (#4) | June 21, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.1 (#3) | May 9, 2011 |
| Panda Update 2.0 (#2) | April 11, 2011 |
| Panda Update | February 23, 2011 |
| MayDay Update | April 28, 2010 |
| Caffeine Update | August 10, 2009 |
| Vince Update | January 18, 2009 |
| Big Daddy Update | December 15, 2005 |
| Jagger Update | September 1, 2005 |
| Florida Update | November 16, 2003 |
There are small algorithm updates that take place every day or every week, but Google only confirms major algorithm updates a few times a year.
👆 This page is frequently updated if any future Google algorithm updates are released.
That’s it.
Let me know if I’ve missed anything, in the comments.
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