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Google to Shut Down Dark Web Report as Scans End in January

Google cites feedback that the alerts lacked actionable steps, prompting a shift toward tools that directly strengthen account security.

Overview

  • Scans for new breaches end on January 15, 2026, and the feature disappears on February 16, 2026 when all stored report data will be deleted.
  • Google says user feedback showed the reports did not provide helpful next steps, leading to the decision to discontinue the service.
  • The opt-in monitor began as a Google One perk in 2023 and reached all account holders in 2024 via the Results about you page.
  • Users can delete their monitoring profile immediately in account settings and may continue using Results about you to request removal from Search.
  • Google directs users to Security Checkup, passkeys, Password Manager and Password Checkup, while third‑party services like Have I Been Pwned remain available.