Google’s Dark Web Report feature will no longer be available starting in February

Google has revealed that the Dark Web Report feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. The beginning has begunAbout a year and a half ago, this tool was intended to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web

For some users, the Dark Web Report seemed like a valuable tool, scanning numerous data breaches and alerting them if their personal information — such as email addresses, names, phone numbers and Social Security numbers — was found in compromised databases.

However, as noted on its support page, Google decided to turn off the feature due to feedback that it “did not provide useful next steps” for users facing potential identity risks.

This was echoed by many users, with Reddit discussions reflecting a common frustration: The tool did not provide actionable advice. As one commenter said, it often felt like all users could do was change their passwords without clear guidance on which accounts or websites were affected.

“We’re making this change to instead focus on tools that give you clearer, actionable steps to protect your information online,” the tech giant wrote. “We will continue to track and defend you against online threats, including the Dark Web, and build tools that help protect you and your personal information.”

Instead of the Dark Web Report feature, Google recommended other preventive measures. The company offers other tools, such as Security Checkup, which reviews the security of your Google account; Built-in Password Manager to create unique passwords; and “Password Checkup,” which sends alerts when your saved passwords have been compromised, among other features.

9to5Google was the first to discover the planned shutdown of this feature, noting that users were alerted via email.

If you use the Dark Web Report feature, it is important to note that searching for new Dark Web breaches will stop on January 16. The Dark Web Report tool will be officially retired on February 16, and all related data will be deleted from Google’s servers.

Users who want to take control of their data before the deadline can delete their profiles by going to “Results with your information,” then selecting “Edit Monitoring Profile,” and selecting “Delete Monitoring Profile” at the bottom.