Google November 2023 Core Algorithm Update

Google will no longer be announcing future review updates since the reviews update will transition to continuing regular updates.
Google's core update for November 2023 is already rolling out and could take up to two weeks to finish.

The wide core algorithm has been updated four times in 2023. The March 2023 core update was the first of 2023; it began to roll out on March 15 and was finished on March 28. The August 2023 core update was the second core update of 2023; it began to roll out on August 22 and was finished on September 7. The October 2023 core update was the third, and it was finished on October 19 after becoming live on October 5.

Added to the main update. This core update, according to Google, "involves an improvement to a different core system than last month." Google claimed that its recommendations for fundamental upgrades apply to both.

Review update scheduled for next week. Google announced that next week will see an upgrade on reviews as well. This "will also mark a point when we'll no longer be giving periodic notifications of improvements to our reviews system, as they will be happening at a regular and ongoing pace," according to Google.

Additional information. Google has released a more thorough Q&A with further information regarding the latest core upgrade and the future reviews update here.

• Why is there another core upgrade coming up so quickly? Google stated, "This month's core update involves an improvement to a different core system than last month. We have different systems that are considered core to our ranking process."

• What distinguishes a ranking system from a ranking update? "We use ranking systems to generate search results," Google stated. We employ several distinct ranking systems, each with unique functions. Some of our more prominent search ranking systems are explained in our guide to Google search ranking systems. Updates occur whenever a ranking system is improved.

• How can updates help? "Like anything, our automated systems for ranking search results aren't flawless," stated Google. We are constantly searching for methods to enhance these systems and provide superior outcomes.

• How can updates help? "Like anything, our automated systems for ranking search results aren't flawless," stated Google. We are constantly searching for methods to enhance these systems and provide superior outcomes.

• Why are there updates around the holidays? Google stated, "Whenever possible, we do our best to avoid releasing updates in the late November to mid-December timeframe. It's not always feasible, though. When they're prepared, we distribute any upgrades that have been developed over several months and can enhance Search.

How to handle being struck. Google has previously provided guidance on what to think about if a core upgrade has a negative effect on you:

• Recovering doesn't require any particular steps to be taken. A negative influence on rankings might not indicate that there is a problem with your pages.

• Google has provided a list of things to think about in the event that a core upgrade affects your website.

• Although there may be some recovery in between core upgrades, Google stated that another core update will bring about the largest change.

1. Why it matters to us. Your website may perform better or worse in the search results depending on Google's algorithmic changes to its search ranking. Being aware of Google's update schedule helps us determine whether the changes were made by you to your website or by Google to its ranking algorithm. We now know that Google has updated its basic rankings today, so over the coming weeks, pay close attention to your analytics and rankings.


2. It could be challenging to determine which version or updates affected your website, though, because the spam update was released concurrently.

Prior version of the core. Below is a chronology that details our coverage of the most recent core updates:

1. October 5th through October 19th was when the October 2023 core update took place. August 22nd until September 7th was when the August 2023 core update took place. The March 15–28 period marked the start of the March 2023 core upgrade.


2. The large core update for September 2022 concluded on September 26 and had less of an impact than prior core upgrades.


3. The wide core update released in May 2022 was quick and important. November 2021's fundamental update core update July 2021.


4. The June 2021 core upgrade was a significant update that came out slowly.


5. Other recent changes to the Google algorithm. In addition to releasing the October 2023 core update and the September 2023 helpful content update over a 14-day period, Google also recently released the October 2023 spam update.


6. Discover traffic was hindered by an issue that Google rectified a few days ago with the core upgrade.