# Hidden text written for AI is spam under Google's rules

> Google's spam policies list hidden text and links, such as text the same color as the background or placed off screen, as a violation. Text hidden on a page to influence AI answers falls under the same rule and can harm the site.

Entry AYKA-E-0008 · Fact · Source: https://getayka.com/entries/hidden-text-spam/ · Updated 2026-11-04

## Key facts
- Policy: hidden text and link abuse
- Examples: same-color text, text off screen, tiny text
- Risk: lower ranking or removal from results

## What to do
Ask any agency to show every change it makes on your pages; nothing should be invisible to your visitors.

## Source
Google Search Central: spam policies: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/essentials/spam-policies

## How to cite this entry
AYKA Technologies, “Hidden text written for AI is spam under Google's rules”, entry AYKA-E-0008, getayka.com, updated 2026-11-04. https://getayka.com/entries/hidden-text-spam/