Google Search Console Algorithm Updates

Want to see Google Algorithm Updates on Search Console data?

SEOTesting now displays them on the main site dashboard, page and query level.

On the main site dashboard GSC data can be grouped into weeks/months which can help show significance of updates.

Page/Url details view displays the updates as well

As does the query details view

There’s a setting at website/user level whether to display these annotations by default, and you can then toggle them on/off each time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see Google algorithm updates in my Search Console data?

Not directly within Google Search Console itself, but SEOTesting overlays Google algorithm update annotations on your GSC data to make changes easier to interpret.

Where are algorithm updates shown in SEOTesting?

They are displayed on the main site dashboard, and also on individual page and query detail views within SEOTesting.

Can I toggle algorithm update annotations on and off?

Yes. There’s a setting at both the website and user level that determines whether annotations are shown by default, and you can toggle them on/off anytime.

What’s the benefit of seeing algorithm updates on GSC data?

Overlaying updates makes it easier to identify whether traffic increases or drops are correlated with confirmed algorithm changes — helping SEOs better analyze performance and explain changes to stakeholders.

Can I group GSC data by week or month in SEOTesting?

Yes. The main site dashboard in SEOTesting allows you to group GSC data by week or month, which helps highlight patterns around algorithm updates more clearly.