Google Tests Placing The Snippet Date Next To URL

Apr 26, 2024 - 7:41 am 1 by
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Google is testing placing the date in the snippet on the same line as the URL in the snippet. This is instead of placing it before the snippet's description section.

This test was spotted by Shameem Adhikarath who posted screenshots of both variations on X, the one on the bottom is the test:

Google Search Date Url Snippet

I am not sure if this is some sort of formatting bug with Google Search or if this is a real test.

Forum discussion at X.

 

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