Has Google Trusted Store checks whether a page still references the retired Google Trusted Stores JavaScript library. It returns 1 when that legacy script URL is present and 0 when it is not — and because the program was discontinued, a 1 almost always points to leftover historical markup rather than an active trust feature.
| Factor ID | RG-TEC-011 |
|---|---|
| Family | Tech & platform |
| Measurement | Boolean presence (0 / 1) |
| Measured zone | Rendered, script-free page body |
What it measures
This factor detects a legacy Google Trusted Stores JavaScript URL in the page. The original Google Trusted Stores program has been discontinued, so the presence of this reference primarily reflects historical markup left behind on the page rather than an active merchant or trust feature.
How RankGear measures it
RankGear searches the page case-insensitively for an HTTP or HTTPS reference to www.googlecommerce.com/trustedstores/api/js. A match returns 1; no match returns 0. The check confirms only that the reference exists — it does not validate program participation, badge display, or any current merchant program.
What RankGear looks for
<script src="https://www.googlecommerce.com/trustedstores/api/js"></script>| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | The legacy Trusted Stores script URL is present — likely obsolete technical debt. |
| 0 | No reference found — the expected state for current pages. |
How to optimize it
Do not add obsolete Trusted Stores code. Treat this as an observation, not a target. If the factor appears, audit the reference and remove it once it no longer serves a valid technical purpose. Adopt current merchant, review, and trust programs according to their present documentation instead.
Important considerations
- A score of 1 may indicate technical debt from a retired program.
- This is not a current optimization target.
- Removing obsolete code can improve maintainability and performance.
- Evaluate present trust signals separately from this legacy reference.
- This factor tracks a pattern observed within a measured result set; it is a prioritization signal and does not on its own cause or guarantee a ranking.
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