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Google Bans Back Button Hijacking as Spam
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💡Google's spam crackdown hits web devs—check your AI demos for History API traps
⚡ 30-Second TL;DR
What Changed
Back button hijacking via History API deemed spam
Why It Matters
Enforcement starts June 15, 2026, with penalties including manual actions and ranking demotions.
What To Do Next
Audit your AI web app's JavaScript for History API manipulations ahead of 2026 enforcement.
Who should care:Developers & AI Engineers
Key Points
- •Back button hijacking via History API deemed spam
- •Enforcement begins June 15, 2026
- •Penalties: manual spam actions or algorithmic demotions
- •Liability extends to third-party offending code
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