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

- Provider: [SerpApi](https://down.guide/serpapi)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Partial outage
- ongoing for 72d 5h
- started 2026-08-26 14:33 UTC
- Search API
- id: DWN-8a20d3cf40
- Official page: https://stspg.io/2fqvs18bfm74

## Updates from SerpApi
### 2026-08-26 14:33 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

### 2026-08-29 19:51 UTC: identified
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.

### 2026-09-19 23:31 UTC: identified
We're continuing to work on a fix for this issue. We'll let you know once it's implemented.

### 2026-09-21 20:30 UTC: monitoring
We have implemented a fix to resolve this issue. We are continuing to monitor closely.

### 2026-09-22 12:56 UTC: investigating
We're seeing higher error rates on advanced searches again. We're investigating.

### 2026-10-12 08:50 UTC: investigating
We are continuing our work on the issue. The team has tested multiple approaches so far, but none has proved to be a long-term solution. We'll get back with additional updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and apologies for the disruption.

### 2026-10-15 15:29 UTC: investigating
We're continuing to work on a fix for this issue. We'll reach out with additional updates as soon as possible.

### 2026-10-26 20:24 UTC: investigating
Our engineering team is still working to resolve this issue. We apologize for the continued disruption and will share updates as progress is made.

### 2026-11-02 12:12 UTC: investigating
Our engineering team is continuing to work on Google Search API searches that use advanced operators and run slowly or time out. We do not have a confirmed fix yet, and affected searches may still time out intermittently. 
We apologize for the continued disruption and will share more information as soon as we have it.

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