Google Dark Web Report Discontinued

Google has confirmed the discontinuation of its Dark Web Report feature early next year, removing a service that alerted users when personal information appeared in dark web data breach compilations.

Scanning for new dark web breaches will cease on January 15, 2026, and the tool will be fully deactivated on February 16, 2026 with all associated data deleted from Google’s servers, according to multiple reports.

The Dark Web Report was first introduced in March 2023 as part of efforts to help users monitor whether sensitive details such as email addresses, names, phone numbers or other personal data surfaced in dark web breaches. The feature was initially offered to Google One subscribers and later expanded to all Google account holders.

Google’s announcement, relayed via email and support documentation, states that “feedback showed that it didn’t provide helpful next steps” after alerting users to compromised data. The company explained that the general nature of the alerts did not equip users with clear actions to address potential identity risks, prompting the decision to retire the tool.

Service notices sent to active users detail the two-phase shutdown. New dark web scans will stop in mid-January 2026, and the reporting interface along with stored data will be removed by mid-February. Users have the option to manually delete their monitoring profile ahead of those dates.

Google said it will continue internal efforts to monitor threats, including those associated with dark web activity, and will place emphasis on other account security features. The company has highlighted existing tools such as Security Checkup, Google Password Manager, passkeys and two-step verification for enhancing account protection.

So, Google is ending its consumer-facing dark web monitoring service after over two years to focus on tools that provide more actionable protection for user information.