Google has officially completed the March 2025 Core Update, which took two weeks to fully roll out. The update started on March 13, 2025, though SEO tools detected search result fluctuations earlier, at the beginning of the month.
Impact on Forums and Other Sites
SEO experts note that this update has significantly affected forums. Many forum sites experienced decreased visibility in search results, while Reddit, in contrast, continues to rank highly.
Additionally, websites with a large number of SEO-focused but unhelpful content pages saw a drop in visibility. The update strongly impacted retail sites, government resources, and publisher platforms.
Google’s Goal: More Useful Search Results
Experts believe this update aligns with Google’s ongoing efforts to diversify search results and reduce low-value content, notes NIX Solutions. The company continues to refine its algorithms to prioritize helpful and relevant pages.
We’ll keep you updated as more details emerge on the long-term effects of this update.