Google Search Sees Volatility Spike in April 2025
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Google’s March 2025 core update ended on March 27, but how have search results been impacted in the weeks since? As we headed into April, the SERPs seemed relatively calm, but I’ve noticed a few spikes in volatility, particularly in the last couple of days.
Is this just the aftermath of the March core update, or could it be a sign of an under-the-radar update from Google?
Shifts in SERPs
The SERPs remain unstable in April, with plenty of ups and downs appearing in the trackers:
The above screenshots aren’t in total alignment with one another – some trackers show more volatility than others, while some show relative calm.
Volatility in 2025
So far, I’ve reported on the following Google search updates and SERP volatility this year:- Google’s March 2025 Core Update Ends on Time
- Google Promises To Improve Your Search Rankings by December 2025
- Google’s Core Update Continues: How Do the SERPs Look?
- Google Announces the First Core Update of 2025
- Google SERP Volatility Up and Down in February 2025
- Google Search Volatility Remains High in the New Year
Outcome of March’s Core Update
Google’s March 2025 core update aimed to display relevant content in search results and better support content creators. Following its rollout, the SEO community and website owners commented on its widespread impact on businesses, the decline of forum content (except for Reddit), and the devaluing of unhelpful content.
Of course, with any algorithm update, volatility in rankings is expected. I’ll keep an eye on the trackers as April continues – Google hasn’t officially confirmed a new update, so it’s likely this is standard SERP fluctuation.
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