What changed in the Google Maps ranking algorithm this week that might explain why my boutique in DUMBO suddenly dropped out of the local pack?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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What changed in the Google Maps ranking algorithm this week that might explain why my boutique in DUMBO suddenly dropped out of the local pack?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Google Maps local search ranking algorithm update this week October 2026 November 2026 local pack volatility Google ↗
Google Business Profile local ranking changes October 2026 November 2026 local pack update Google ↗
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Queries
2 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Google Maps local search ranking algorithm update this week October 2026 November 2026 local pack volatility OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Google Business Profile local ranking changes October 2026 November 2026 local pack update OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Consequence | — | — | 1x of 1 |