Google to Penalize Back Button Hijacking as Spam Violation Starting June 15, 2026

Google has officially classified as a spam violation under its updated policies, targeting websites that manipulate browser navigation to trap users and prevent them from easily leaving a page. This deceptive tactic, which abuses the browser's History API, will face enforcement starting , with penalties including manual spam actions or algorithmic demotions in search rankings, as announced by the tech giant on April 13, 2026.