Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article
TL;DR Summary of Google Search Console Indexing Report Delay Resolved
The **Google Search Console indexing report** delay lasting nearly a month has now been **resolved**. The report’s update timeframe returned to normal as of December 14th, matching typical reporting delays. Additionally, **performance report delays** were also fixed by Google. Users can now confidently use these reports without concern for site performance issues, as the delay was purely a **reporting bug**.
Optimixed’s Overview: Google Restores Timely Updates to Search Console Reporting Tools
Background on the Delay
For almost a month, users experienced significant delays in the Google Search Console’s indexing and performance reports. These delays caused frustration as the data appeared outdated, with the last update visible being from November 21st instead of the usual recent date.
Resolution and Current Status
- On December 14th, Google restored normal update schedules for the indexing report.
- The performance reports, which were also delayed, have been fixed as of yesterday.
- Users may still see a notice about internal issues on the report page, but this can now be safely ignored.
What This Means for Website Managers
Website owners and SEO professionals can now rely on Search Console data to accurately reflect their site’s indexing status and performance metrics. The previous lag was a technical issue on Google’s end and did not indicate any problem with site rankings or indexing. Normal monitoring and reporting activities can resume without concern.
