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Google Advanced Search Operators
This article lists Google search operators that filter results, with examples for making queries more precise.
About Google Advanced Search Operators
Google Advanced Search Operators is an Ahrefs blog article that lists 44 Google search operators. It explains that these are special commands and characters used to filter search results and make queries more precise. The article groups operators into working, unreliable, and not working categories, and provides descriptions and examples for each.
Key features
- Lists 44 Google search operators with descriptions and examples
- Groups operators as working, unreliable, or officially deprecated
- Covers phrase, OR, AND, exclusion, wildcard, and grouping operators
- Includes site:, related:, intitle:, inurl:, and intext: filters
- Adds filetype:, before:, after:, weather:, stocks:, and movie: operators
- Provides example queries such as site:apple.com and filetype:pdf
Best for: People learning Google search operators for SEO or for building more precise web searches.
Good for
- Covers 44 advanced Google search operators in one list
- Separates working operators from unreliable and officially deprecated ones
- Provides an example query for each operator listed
Watch out for
- Some operators are unreliable, with hit-and-miss results
- Some listed operators have been officially dropped by Google
Google Advanced Search Operators at a glance
- Category
- Search & Reference › How-To Guides
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Google Advanced Search Operators FAQ
What are Google advanced search operators?
They are special commands and characters that filter search results, making searches more precise and focused.
How does the article categorize the operators?
It groups them into working, unreliable, and not working, with the last group officially deprecated by Google.
Are examples included?
Yes. The article lists example queries for operators, such as site:apple.com and apple filetype:pdf.
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