Google Search Console Discover Report Bug Affects Clicks and Impressions
Verify your Discover performance data for May 7-8, 2026, and adjust reporting expectations accordingly.
Check your Discover reports for the affected dates and note any discrepancies in clicks and impressions.
Summary
Google identified a reporting bug in Search Console’s Discover performance report that affected data logging between May 7 and May 8, 2026. The issue caused the report to display fewer clicks and impressions than actually occurred. It was confirmed as a data logging problem, not a ranking issue.
The bug did not impact Discover rankings, but it did distort the metrics that site owners rely on for performance analysis. Site owners should verify their Discover data for the affected dates and adjust expectations accordingly. Google has acknowledged the problem and is working to correct the logging error. Users are advised to cross‑check with other analytics tools to ensure accuracy.
Key changes
- Data logging issue in Discover performance report
- Affected clicks and impressions between May 7-8, 2026
- No impact on Discover ranking signals
- Google confirmed the bug and is correcting it