Google Discover Update Feb 2026: Why Traffic Dropped & How to Recover
September 12, 2026
AW Communication Team
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.
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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