Google says don’t use JavaScript to generate a noindex tag in the original page code

Google updated its JavaScript SEO basics documentation to clarify that may skip rendering and JavaScript execution.
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The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a ...

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is reportedly replacing Pixel Launcher search. This is apparently an intentional change, and not a bug.

5 ways to scour the dark web for your data after Google kills its free report

Google is ending its dark web report, with scans stopping Jan. 15, 2026. Google says it is shifting to tools with clearer, actionable guidance. Other dark web monitoring tools and scanners are still ...
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The Google Search homepage adds a ‘plus’ menu

Historically, google.com does not change very often. After adding an AI Mode shortcut earlier this year, there’s now a ‘plus’ menu on the Google Search homepage.
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Google explains JavaScript execution on non-200 HTTP status codes

Google noted that if the HTTP status code is non-200 (for example, on error pages with 404 status code), rendering might be skipped.