Google Discontinues Dark Web Report Feature Due to Lack of Actionable Guidance
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Summary
Google is discontinuing its dark web report feature that scanned for users' personal information on the dark web. The service will stop scanning for new dark web breaches on January 15, 2026, and the report will be completely discontinued on February 15, 2026. The decision was made because user feedback indicated the report didn't provide helpful next steps or actionable guidance. Google will instead focus on developing tools that offer clearer, more actionable steps for protecting personal information online, while continuing to track and defend against online threats including dark web activities.
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While the report offered general information, feedback showed that it didn't provide helpful next steps.
We're making this change to instead focus on tools that give you more clear, actionable steps to protect your information online.
We'll continue to track and defend you from online threats, including the dark web, and build tools that help protect you and your personal information.
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