Google is officially cracking down on Back Button Hijacking—and starting June 15, 2026, this user-hostile tactic will be classified as a "Malicious Practice." In this SEO news update, we break down Google's latest policy expansion and what it means for your website's search rankings and Core Web Vitals perception.<br /><br />📉 The Risk: Sites that trap users by manipulating browser history or inserting fake pages may face severe ranking demotion or complete de-indexing from Google Search.<br /><br />🔍 In This Video, We Cover:<br /><br />What exactly is "Back Button Hijacking"? (Definition & Examples)<br /><br />Why Google Chrome sees this as a manipulative user experience.<br /><br />The June 15 Deadline: What site owners and developers must audit NOW.<br /><br />How to check your site for accidental history manipulation (JavaScript redirects & pop-unders).<br /><br />The Reconsideration Process: How to recover if you get hit.<br /><br />đź’¬ Expert Quote Highlight: Adam Thompson (BCS, Chartered Institute for IT) weighs in on why this undermines the "expected user journey."<br /><br />👇 Resources & Links:<br /><br />Google's Official Blog Post on the Policy Change [Link]<br /><br />Chrome Browser History Best Practices [Link]<br /><br />đź’ˇ Have you ever been stuck on a site that wouldn't let you click back? Tell us about the worst offender in the comments below!<br />#SEO #GoogleUpdate #BackButtonHijacking #ChromeBrowser #DigitalMarketing #WebDevelopment #GooglePenalty
