Google will penalize sites that mess with your browser's back button

Starting later this spring, Google Search will penalize sites that interfere with normal web browser back button functionality.
CNET on MSN

Google is about to punish websites for that annoying browser back button trick

Google Is About to Punish Websites for That Annoying Browser Back Button Trick ...
Opinion

Google Targets Annoying Back-Button Hijacking With New Spam Penalties For Websites

If you've ever tried to click the "back" button on your browser only to find yourself trapped in a loop or redirected to a sketchy spam page, relief is finally on the way. Google has announced that it ...
The Eastern Herald

Google Declares War on ‘Back Button Hijacking’ Sites With June 15 Deadline

Google has drawn a hard line in the sand — and for publishers, developers, and SEO teams, the message is unmistakable: fix ...
The Next Web

Google classifies back button hijacking as spam, enforcement starts June 2026

Google's new spam policy targets sites that trap users by hijacking the back button. Enforcement begins 15 June, with ranking ...
Daily Sun

Google is taking on annoying websites that hijack your browser’s back button

Google combats back button hijacking by penalizing offending websites in search results, enhancing user experience and site ...

Google will soon penalize sites that hijack your browser’s back button

Have you ever tried to click “back” on a website, but instead of returning to the previous page you ended up on a wall of ads ...