# \[Google Images Light API\] Bad images on the response

- Provider: [SerpApi](https://down.guide/serpapi)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 13d 16h
- started 2026-04-28 05:42 UTC
- Images Light API
- id: DWN-80a665c321
- Official page: https://stspg.io/xrpzlwvlkns5

## Updates from SerpApi
### 2026-04-28 05:42 UTC: identified
We're seeing bad image results on the Google Images Light API that display "the site does not have permission" text. We're currently looking for a solution to fix this.
Reference: https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/3346

### 2026-05-11 21:55 UTC: resolved
We've made some changes we hope will prevent or minimize instances of this issue going forward.

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