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Google Discover Update Feb 2026: Why Traffic Dropped & How to Recover

MRBDL Team September 12, 2026 1 min read

Did your website experience a sudden drop in Google Discover referral traffic this February?

Google recently deployed a core algorithmic update targeting clickbait thumbnails, AI-generated generic summaries, and non-verified local publisher credentials.

Key recovery steps include high-resolution visual assets, strong EEAT signals, and improved mobile page load times under 1.2 seconds.

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