SerpApi Status

Performance Degradation

Update - We're continuing to experience significant performance degradation across many of our Google based APIs.

We have implemented a potential solution, which is currently in review.

Thank you again for your patience while we work to resolve this.
Oct 07, 2026 - 18:41 UTC

Identified - While performance is better than when the issue was reported, we're still experiencing significant degradation across many Google services, including Google Search, Google Ads, Google Images Light, Google Jobs, Google Light, Google News Light, and Google Shopping APIs.

The team is working on a resolution and hopes to provide updates as soon as possible.

We're deeply sorry for the trouble this issue is causing you. Thank you for your patience.
Oct 07, 2026 - 13:02 UTC

Investigating - We are currently experiencing a partial service outage affecting multiple APIs.

Our engineering team is actively investigating the issue and working to restore normal service as soon as possible.

We apologize for the disruption and will provide updates as we make progress:
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4426
Oct 06, 2026 - 15:51 UTC

[Google Search API] Searches with advanced operators time out intermittently

Investigating - We're seeing higher error rates on advanced searches again. We're investigating.
Sep 22, 2026 - 12:56 UTC

Monitoring - We have implemented a fix to resolve this issue. We are continuing to monitor closely.
Sep 21, 2026 - 20:30 UTC

Update - We're continuing to work on a fix for this issue. We'll let you know once it's implemented.
Sep 19, 2026 - 23:31 UTC

Update - Queries with advanced search operators may also be returning an HTTP 500 error:

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4213

We're continuing to work toward a fix. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.
Aug 29, 2026 - 19:51 UTC

Identified - We've been experiencing issues with Google Search API executing very slowly or timing out entirely when advanced search operators are used in query. We've identified the issue and are currently working on a fix.

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4080
Aug 26, 2026 - 14:33 UTC

[Google Search API] Requests timing out while using tbm=nws with advanced parameters

Update - We're continuing to investigate this issue. We'll keep you updated as soon as we have any progress or new information to share.
Sep 19, 2026 - 23:33 UTC

Investigating - Google searches with the tbm=nws parameter are currently timing out. We're investigating the issue and will follow up with updates.

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4185
Aug 26, 2026 - 14:30 UTC

Uptime over the past 90 days. View historical uptime.

API Partial Outage

Website Operational

Google Partial Outage

Search API Partial Outage

Ads Transparency API Operational

AI Mode API Degraded Performance

AI Overview API Degraded Performance

Autocomplete API Operational

Forums API Degraded Performance

Finance API Operational

Finance Markets API Operational

Flights API Operational

Flights Autocomplete API Operational

Flights Deals API Operational

Hotels API Operational

Hotels Reviews API Operational

Hotels Photos API Operational

Images API Partial Outage

Immersive Product API Operational

Jobs API Partial Outage

Lens API Degraded Performance

Local API Partial Outage

Local Services API Operational

Maps API Operational

Maps Reviews API Operational

News API Partial Outage

Patents API Operational

Play Store API Operational

Past Incidents

Oct `8`, `2026`

No incidents reported today.

Oct `7`, `2026`

[Google Search API] [Google Light API] Performance Degradation

Resolved - Closed as duplicate
Oct 7, 21:48 UTC

Update - We're continuing to work toward a solution.

Since the issue now affects other APIs, the status can now be tracked here: https://status.serpapi.com/incidents/5pybr6gr3dq4

This is incident will be closed to prevent duplicate notifications.

Thanks for your continued patience.
Oct 7, 21:46 UTC

Update - We are continuing to investigate this issue.
Oct 7, 21:44 UTC

Update - The team continues their efforst on addressing the issue and finding solution as soon as possible.
Oct 6, 09:08 UTC

Investigating - We're seeing elevated error rates and response times. We're investigating.
Oct 2, 07:24 UTC

Monitoring - Performance has stabilized now and we continue to monitor this API.
Oct 2, 01:35 UTC

Investigating - We're seeing a sharp increase in error rates for our Google Search API. We're currently investigating the issue and will follow up with updates.

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4376
Oct 1, 09:15 UTC

Oct `6`, `2026`

Oct `5`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

Oct `4`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

Oct `3`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

Oct `2`, `2026`

[Yandex Search API] Increased Error Rate

Resolved - We have implemented a fix and now the Yandex API service is operational again. We apologize for the inconvenience caused here and thank you for your patience.

Feel free to reach out to contact@serpapi.com in case of any queries.
Oct 2, 03:12 UTC

Update - Performance has further degraded and now all requests to this API are failing. We are actively investigating this and will be sharing further updates.
Oct 2, 02:04 UTC

Investigating - We are currently investigating an increased error rate affecting the Yandex Search API:

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4034
Oct 1, 22:00 UTC

Oct `1`, `2026`

Sep `30`, `2026`

[Walmart Reviews API] Performance Degradation

Resolved - We have released a fix for the Walmart Reviews API performance degradation and the API is fully operational.
Sep 30, 16:13 UTC

Investigating - We’re currently seeing elevated response times and a decrease in success rates for the Walmart Reviews API. Our engineering team is investigating and working to restore normal performance.
Sep 29, 17:22 UTC

Sep `29`, `2026`

Sep `28`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

Sep `27`, `2026`

[Google Local API] Performance Degradation

Resolved - The issue affecting the Google Local API has been resolved.

We’re very sorry for any disruption and appreciate your patience while we worked to resolve this issue.
Sep 27, 01:03 UTC

Monitoring - Our team has deployed changes to address the performance degradation affecting Google Local API, and we are seeing success rates and response times return to normal. We are continuing to monitor closely.
Sep 26, 23:20 UTC

Update - We're continuing to investigate this issue.
Sep 19, 23:18 UTC

Investigating - We are currently investigating long response times for Google Local API searches.

A Public Roadmap issue can be found here:

https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4306
Sep 17, 22:05 UTC

Sep `26`, `2026`

Sep `25`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

Sep `24`, `2026`

No incidents reported.

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