Google has begun rolling out its March 2026 core update, according to the official Search Status Dashboard. The update started on March 27, 2026 at 02:00 AM PT and is expected to take up to two weeks to fully roll out
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What Google confirmed
- This is a core ranking update
- It affects Google’s search ranking systems
- Rollout will continue over the next two weeks
Google has not shared additional details about specific changes or impacted content types.
What to expect
As with previous core updates, rankings may fluctuate during the rollout. Google has not issued any new guidance beyond confirming the timeline.
Status
The update is currently rolling out globally.
