[Google Search API] Requests timing out while using tbm=nws with advanced parameters
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SerpApi experienced a major incident: [Google Search API] Requests timing out while using tbm=nws with advanced parameters. The provider currently marks this incident Investigating.
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Investigating
We're continuing to investigate this issue. We'll keep you updated as soon as we have any progress or new information to share.
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM UTC
Investigating
Google searches with the tbm=nws parameter are currently timing out. We're investigating the issue and will follow up with updates.
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4185
https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4185
Aug 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTC
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