Google announces the addition of a Ranking section to its Search Status dashboard, displaying active updates and historical data back to 2020.
New Ranking Section on Search Status Dashboard
Google has introduced a “ranking” section to its Google Search Status dashboard, first launched in December. This addition will display active and historical Google algorithm updates, allowing users to track changes in Google Search rankings alongside crawling, indexing, and serving data.
Visualizing the Dashboard Update
The new dashboard now features a “ranking” section:
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When there is a ranking update, an “i” icon will appear:
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Clicking on the “i” reveals further details:
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The previous version displayed only crawling, indexing, and serving data:
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Upcoming Algorithm Updates
Google plans to implement the new ranking section, which “will show the active March 2023 core update, plus history up to 2020,” according to the company’s Twitter announcement. Although the March 2023 core update is not yet visible, it will be added soon.
Why This Matters
The new ranking section provides another avenue for users to stay informed about Google’s ranking changes. This feature complements the existing Google Search updates page and our ongoing reporting efforts.
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