Another Google Algorithm Update?

The event started exactly on 1-Aug-2026 coinciding with previous traffic drops on 1-Jun and 1-Jul. So, I've noticed a pattern in my traffic drops and it may not be a coincidence. Some of my sites lost rankings and one site almost disappeared from SERPs. I've manually checked SERPs and found that there is a lot of shuffling and Youtube videos are getting high preference. I keep tweaking my sites, so I don't know if I messed up something or Google dropped a nuke on my sites. Please share with us if you are experiencing traffic drops, so that I can confirm it?

I have seen positive results for my adult sites, not so sure about the update. Nowadays Google tweak algo almost every day and throw sites out of index for no good reason. Do you see any warning or updates in Google webmaster or semrush for your sites?

AHH any official announcements on this. Still looking for reliable sources.

Nut-Nights said:

I have seen positive results for my adult sites, not so sure about the update. Nowadays Google tweak algo almost every day and throw sites out of index for no good reason. Do you see any warning or updates in Google webmaster or semrush for your sites?

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People are noticing this shuffling a lot recently. Several trackers reported 2 such spikes in July. So, we can't be sure if they are algorithm updates or AI meddling with Google's core algorithm. I lost 50% traffic at the beginning of June (exactly on 1st Jun) and a slight dip at the beginning of July. So, it seems like more than coincidence. I didn't see any warnings or issues. Everything looks normal except for the organic traffic.

1SEOWarrior said:

AHH any official announcements on this. Still looking for reliable sources.

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Most SEOs take a break during weekends. They'll report it on Monday if there is an unannounced update effecting many sites. I'll try to find more information and post it here in this thread.