Google Discontinues Dark Web Report Feature Due to Limited User Value
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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 based on user feedback showing the report didn't provide helpful next steps. Google will instead focus on developing tools that offer more clear, actionable steps for online protection while continuing to defend users from online threats including dark web monitoring.
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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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