In short: Google is classifying “back button hijacking” as spam, targeting sites that abuse the browser History API to trap users when they try to navigate away. Enforcement begins 15 June 2026, with penalties ranging from manual spam actions to algorithmic ranking demotions. Site owners are liable
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