September 2026 Google spam update completed

Summary

Google's September 2026 spam update finished after an extended rollout — reported as the longest spam update of 2026 by industry trackers.

Key points

• Industry trackers reported completion on 8 Oct 2026 after roughly 13 days 16 hours.
• Spam updates improve detection of policy-violating tactics.
• Review Google's spam policies if you saw volatility.

Sources

Primary/reporting source: Google Search Central spam updates.

Also referenced: https://keywordseverywhere.com/news/google-algorithm-updates/.

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