Official statement
Showing less content to Googlebot than to users is acceptable. The problem arises only if you show MORE to Googlebot, as this creates a misleading promise in search results. Hiding certain elements like navigation filters from bots is not an issue, as long as users see more or the same amount of content.
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TL;DR
Showing less to Googlebot than what users see is approved by Google. The trap lies in doing the opposite. This can help avoid SEO penalties as long as the user experience remains intact.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Est-ce que montrer moins à Google réduit mon classement ?
Non, tant que l'utilisateur est priorisé et voit plus de valeur.
Peut-on cacher des éléments critiques aux robots ?
Évitez de cacher des éléments qui définissent l'identité ou le thème principal de votre site.
Pourquoi Google ne pénalise-t-il pas ce type de cloaking ?
Car la priorité est donnée à l'éthique et à l'intégrité envers l'utilisateur final.
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