A Google algorithmic penalty is a negative impact on a website’s search engine ranking caused by a violation of Google’s algorithm guidelines. This penalty is automatically applied by Google’s algorithm and can result in a significant decrease in organic traffic and visibility for the affected website. It is different from a manual penalty, which is imposed by a human reviewer, and can be difficult to identify and recover from. Google algorithmic penalties are often the result of practices such as keyword stuffing, cloaking, or low-quality content, and can have a detrimental effect on a website’s online presence.