Google May 2026 Core Update
Completed Jun 2, 2026.
DateMay 21, 2026
PlatformGoogle SEO
TypeCore
Who it affectsAll sites
What happened
A broad core update rolling out from May 21 to June 2, 2026. Read our full coverage of the May 2026 core update.
Who it affected
All sites.
What it means for marketers today
If you saw changes in late May 2026, follow how to recover after a core update.
Related
See the full Google Algorithm Update History (2003–2026)