Is Black Hat SEO completely dead, or are people still quietly using it?

MasonTurner

Newbie

Jan 8, 2026

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• Jan 8, 2026

• #41

Many people still use it, but they don't talk about it publicly anymore.

 

Paidvcc

Registered Member

Apr 18, 2021

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• Jan 8, 2026

• #42

BH SEO is n't dead. and I think there will always be bh method of SEO. Something might become obsolete but other will arise. We just need to keep searching for better bh seo.

 

AbdulRehmanKD

Newbie

Jul 24, 2025

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• Jan 9, 2026

• #43

Black Hat SEO isn’t completely dead; people still use it quietly for quick gains, but it’s much riskier, less effective, and AI is making it even harder to hide manipulative tactics.

 

inkjoi

Newbie

Nov 17, 2016

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• Jul 2, 2026

• #44

moonshine7000 said:

Yes is dead,back to 9 to 5 you must

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