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flag Google is ending its dark web monitoring service in January 2026, citing limited user impact and lack of actionable guidance.

flag Google will end its dark web monitoring service on January 15, 2026, stopping alerts about personal data found online and deleting all collected information by February 16, 2026. flag The feature, launched in 2023 for Google One users and expanded in 2024, provided alerts on leaked data like emails and passwords but offered no clear steps to respond. flag Google said feedback showed the reports lacked actionable guidance and did not significantly improve security, prompting a shift toward tools like Password Checkup, 2FA, and passkeys. flag While the service is being discontinued, Google will continue defending users against online threats and recommends alternative resources like Have I Been Pwned for dark web monitoring.

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