Google to penalize back button hijacking starting June
Google announces it will penalize websites that hijack the browser back button functionality to improve overall user experience and web accessibility.
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This measure targets deceptive practices that trap visitors by preventing normal navigation to previously visited content.
The penalty applies starting June 2025, giving websites time to comply with Google guidelines.
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