search operators are special characters and commands that you can type into the search bar to better specify your query.

Advanced search operators are special commands that modify searches and may require additional parameters (such as a domain name).

Advanced operators are typically used to narrow searches and refine results. Search only the page for a word or phrase. Use exact match (quotation marks) for phrases.

Advanced search operators in SEO

In SEO advanced search operators is extremely common, especially among more experienced professionals Google usually removes operators from its search tool that, according to its analysis , are no longer necessary, either due to improvements in algorithms or SERP functionalities.

There are some lists of advanced operators , but we warn that they are constantly becoming outdated.