SerpApi: [Google Maps Photos API] Searches timing out

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investigatingMay 4, 2026, 8:34 PM UTC
We are currently investigating an issue causing increased response times and timeouts for the Google Maps Photos API. We apologize for the disruption and will provide an update as soon as we have more information or once performance has stabilized.
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monitoringMay 5, 2026, 9:54 AM UTC
A fix has been implemented and we're monitoring the performance.
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resolvedMay 5, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
The issue affecting Google Maps Photos API has been resolved. We’re very sorry for any disruption and appreciate your patience while we worked to resolved this issue.
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Is SerpApi still down?

No, this incident was resolved 2026-05-05 23:01 UTC. For SerpApi's live state, see https://down.guide/serpapi.

How long did it last?

1d 2h, from 2026-05-04 20:34 UTC to 2026-05-05 23:01 UTC, by the times SerpApi posted.

What was affected?

SerpApi named Maps Photos API.

What caused it?

SerpApi hasn't published a root cause. If it does, it shows here.

Where does this come from?

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