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Here’s a comprehensive list of all the dorks you can integrate into your Google searches.
Ever been curious about the power of dorking commands in Google? These are special operators you can add to your search queries to find exactly what you're looking for, or even discover hidden results that won't appear in regular search results. In this guide, we break down what dorks are, how to use them, and provide a complete list of dorking commands to enhance your Google searches.
How to Use Dorking Commands on Google
Dorking commands, also known as dorks, are advanced operators you can append to your search queries. These commands not only help you locate precise results, but they also uncover hidden information that wouldn't normally show up in the search results page.
Steps to Follow
What is Google Dorking?
Dorks are advanced search operators added to your Google queries. These commands enable you to locate specific results more effectively. They can even help you discover results that might not show up in the standard search results.
- Dorking is a powerful search technique, and it's easier to master than you might think! Continue reading to learn the steps involved.
Google Dorking Commands Reference Guide
| Scope Restriction/Filtering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Command | Description | Example |
| site: | Restricts search to a specific website. | site:yahoo.com |
| filetype: | Only returns searches that match the stated file type. Must be searched with a query. | dogs filetype:pdf |
| @ | Restricts search to a particular social media site. | @youtube |
| Information | ||
| Command | Description | Example |
| define: | Defines the provided word or phrase. | define:arbitrary |
| stocks: | Returns the financial activity of the provided stock. | stocks:netflix |
| movie: | Gives info about the provided movie. | movie:aladdin |
| source: | Finds reports from the provided Google News source. | source:cnn.com |
| $ | Searches for a price of an item in USD. | ipad $500 |
| map: | Returns a map of the provided location. | map:new york city |
| weather: | Returns the current weather of the provided location. | weather:london |
| Links | ||
| Command | Description | Example |
| cache: | Returns a link to Google's last cache of the provided website. | cache:yahoo.com |
| link: | Returns pages that link to the provided domain. | link:cnn.com |
| related: | Returns websites that are related to the provided website. | related:google.com |
| Text Commands | ||
| Command | Description | Example |
| intitle: | Returns websites that have the first keyword in the title, and the other keywords somewhere else on the page (including in the title). | intitle: stereo speakers |
| allintitle: | Returns websites that have all the keywords in the title. | allintitle: stereo speakers |
| inurl: | Returns websites that have the first keyword in the URL, and the other keywords somewhere else on the page (including in the URL). | inurl: dog behavior |
| allinurl: | Returns websites that have all the keywords in the URL. | allinurl: dog behavior |
| Operators | ||
| Command | Description | Example |
| " " | Put around your search query to search the entire thing. | "car dealership" |
| OR, | | Put between queries to look for one and/or the other. | iPhone OR Google Pixel |
| ( ) | Group queries into logical groups. | (dogs OR cats) behavior |
| - | Place in front of a query to remove it from the search page. | restaurants near me -pizza |
| * | Wildcard placeholder. | Windows error code * |
| .. | Place between numbers to search the range (inclusive of the numbers in the query). | Warped Tour 2000..2005 |
| AROUND( ) | Returns pages that have the provided number of words around the search query. | buy AROUND(2) cars |
| Math | ||
| Command | Description | Example |
| + | Adds two numbers. | 10 + 20 |
| - | Subtract two numbers. | 10 - 20 |
| * | Multiplies two numbers. | 10 * 20 |
| / | Divides two numbers. | 10 / 20 |
| % of | Finds the percentage of a number. | 10% of 20 |
| ^, ** | Raise the first number to the power of the second number. | 10^20, 10**20 |
| in, to | Convert a quantity or word to another unit or language. | 6 ft to cm, hello in French |
| sqrt( ) | Find the square root of a number. | sqrt(25) |
| i | Placeholder for an imaginary number. Use with other math functions. | i * 20 |
| choose | Put between two numbers to perform combinatorics. | 10 choose 20 |
| sin, cos, tan | Trigonometric functions. | sin 20 degrees |
| timer | Sets a timer for the provided time. | timer 10 minutes |
| graph | Graphs the provided equation. | graph log(x) |
How to Apply Google Dorks
Simply incorporate one or more dorks into your search query. Separate your query and each dork with a space.
- For instance, to search for content on Facebook only, you could filter out results from other sites by typing [query here] site:facebook.com.
You can run most dorking commands without including a specific query. This is especially helpful for commands like define:. However, some commands, such as filetype:, require a query to be effective.
- For instance, to get the definition of the word "sanctimonious," you would search define:sanctimonious.
Important Warnings
- Never use dorking commands to uncover sensitive or restricted information. Doing so could breach Google's Terms of Service and may lead to serious legal consequences, depending on the nature of the information you find.
