Multiple independent SERP trackers - AccuRanker, Algoroo, AWR, SEMrush Sensor, Sistrix, Mozcast - registered a synchronized volatility spike on August 12-13, 2026. Google has made no official statement; the Search Status Dashboard still shows the June 2026 spam update as the most recent confirmed event.
Why the silence doesn't mean nothing happened
Each tracker runs its own keyword panel and its own methodology. When several independently-built tools spike on the same dates, that agreement is a stronger signal than any single tool moving alone.
Scale
Reported at roughly 56% of a typical confirmed core update's magnitude, and it faded within about a day.
What to actually check
Treat average position, impressions and clicks in Search Console as three separate signals, not one blended number. Separate Discover/Google News traffic from regular Search. Cross-check GA4 against Search Console before concluding anything.
Full data breakdown and market context: yositeup.com
