Partial fixes do not count
Google's help says fixing only some pages will not earn a partial return to results, so fix the issue everywhere before requesting a review.
Google manual action
A person at Google found pages that break Google's spam policies, so some or all of your site may not show in results. Read exactly which issue and URLs are affected, fix them everywhere, then request a review.
Diagnose it
Symptoms, checks and fixes
Common symptoms
- An entry in the Manual actions report in Search Console.
- A sudden loss of results for part or all of the site.
Checks to run
| Check | How to tell | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Which action and which pages? | Open the Manual actions report and expand the description to see the affected URL patterns. | List every page matching the pattern before changing anything.[1] |
| Is it thin or scaled content? | Compare the affected pages with the spam policies on thin content and scaled content. | Improve, merge or remove pages that add little value.[1][2] |
| Can Google reach the fixed pages? | Check the pages are not behind a login, blocked by robots.txt or marked noindex. | Make fixed pages reachable so the reviewer can see the change.[1] |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does reconsideration take?
Most reviews take several days or weeks, and link-related requests can take longer. Google emails you when it is done.[1]
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Sources
- [1] Search Console Help: Manual actions report. Checked 10 October 2026.
- [2] Spam policies for Google web search. Checked 9 October 2026.
- [3] Google Search Central: Debugging drops in Google Search traffic. Checked 10 October 2026.
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