# \[Google Search API\] Empty or video/image-only results for valid searches when "gl" or "hl" parameters are used

- Provider: [SerpApi](https://down.guide/serpapi)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 16d 9h
- started 2026-03-24 08:40 UTC
- Search API, Search API
- id: DWN-1bae8f5b38
- Official page: https://stspg.io/1qwdnm6dswh9

## Updates from SerpApi
### 2026-03-24 08:40 UTC: investigating
We're seeing multiple valid searches returning no results or returning video/image-only results. The team is currently working on a solution to restore the accuracy of search results.
Related issues:
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/3645
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/3500

### 2026-04-07 08:44 UTC: investigating
We're seeing multiple valid searches returning no results or returning video/image-only results. The team is currently working on a solution to restore the accuracy of search results.
Related issues:
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/3645
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/3500

### 2026-04-07 17:06 UTC: identified
As an update, we pushed a partial fix last week that should have increased the rate in which valid results are returned. We are continuing to work on a more complete solution, and will follow up when that's in place. Thanks for your patience in the meantime.

### 2026-04-08 13:48 UTC: monitoring
After running a few tests, we no longer see the issue appear. We'll continue monitoring the situation.

### 2026-04-09 17:42 UTC: resolved
This incident has been resolved - we are unable to reproduce it and haven't recieved any further reports. That said, be sure to reach out if you are still seeing this behavior.

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