Google's SEO algorithm update names and release date

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.

1. Google Panda (February 2011): Focused on content quality, targeting sites with low-quality content and rewarding high-quality websites.

2. Google Penguin (April 2012): Aimed at reducing webspam, especially targeting sites using black-hat link-building techniques.

3. Google Hummingbird (August 2013): Improved understanding of search intent, allowing the algorithm to understand the meaning behind queries rather than just keywords.

4. Google Mobile-Friendly Update (Mobilegeddon) (April 2015): Prioritized mobile-friendly sites in search rankings.

5. Google RankBrain (October 2015): An AI-based update, helping Google better understand the context and intent behind queries.

6. Google Medic Update (August 2018): Heavily affected health, medical, and “Your Money Your Life” (YMYL) websites, focusing on content expertise and trustworthiness.

7. Google BERT (October 2019): Improved the understanding of natural language in searches, helping better interpret searcher intent.

8. Google Core Web Vitals Update(June 2021): Added new ranking factors focusing on page experience metrics like loading speed, interactivity, and visual stability.

9. Google Helpful Content Update (August 2022): Focused on demoting content that’s made for search engines rather than for users, improving the relevance of search results.