# An update on the site: operator

June 02, 2006


We've fixed the
[issue with `site:` queries](https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2006/05/issues-with-site-operator-query)
for domains with punctuation in them. We are still working on site: operator queries for domains
that include a trailing slash at the end (such as `site:www.example.com/`), so you may
get better results for now by omitting the trailing slash in your queries. The
[Index Stats page](https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/7440203)
of Google Sitemaps no longer uses the trailing slash for its queries, so you should see correct
results when using this page.


Thanks for your feedback and patience.

Posted by [Vanessa Fox](https://www.vanessafox.com/)