[Google Lens API] Performance Degradation

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Updates from SerpApi 5

1. investigatingOct 16, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC

   We’re currently seeing elevated response times and a decrease in success rates for Google Lens API. Our engineering team is investigating and working to restore normal performance. We are tracking this issue on our Public Roadmap here: https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4464

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2. identifiedOct 19, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC

   Our engineering team has identified the issue and are is currently working towards a fix. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.

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3. identifiedOct 19, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC

   We’ve released several fixes and are seeing improved response times and lower error rates for the Google Lens API. Our engineering team continues working to restore expected performance.

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4. monitoringOct 21, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC

   A robust fix has been implemented and we've been monitoring since the last 14 hours.

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5. resolvedOct 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

   This incident has been resolved.

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Corrections

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