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Google’s Job Data Bug: What’s Happening with Search Console?

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I’ve noticed that Google is currently investigating an issue with the Google Search Console. Specifically, this concerns the data logging and reporting of “Job listing” and “Job details” search appearance filters.

On April 16th, a bug began affecting how this data is logged, causing Google to report zero clicks and impressions for job-related reports. Although traffic is still being received, it’s not being recorded correctly.

What Google said. According to an update from Google, “A logging error is preventing Search Console from reporting impressions and clicks for ‘Job listing’ and ‘Job details’ Search appearance types from April 16, 2026 onward. We’re working to resolve this issue. This issue affects data logging only.”

Complaints. I’ve also seen numerous SEOs voicing their concerns on social media, as shared in a tweet by Max Peters. The bug seems to impact impressions and clicks, but the traffic still comes through other measurement methods like google_jobs_apply UTM.

Why we care. If you’ve noticed a decrease in search data for job listings, rest assured, it’s due to this bug on Google’s side. Your listings are likely still active and receiving traffic, although this isn’t reflected in Search Console at the moment.

Inspired by this post on Search Engine Land.

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FAQs

What is causing the issue in Search Console?

A logging error is preventing Search Console from reporting impressions and clicks for ‘Job listing’ and ‘Job details’ search appearance types from April 16, 2026 onward. Google is working to resolve the issue, and the impact is limited to data logging.

When did the bug begin affecting data?

The bug began on April 16, 2026. Traffic continues to be received but is not recorded correctly in Search Console.

Will traffic still be collected if not shown in Search Console?

Yes. Traffic is still arriving, but Search Console may not reflect it; other measurement methods like google_jobs_apply UTM can show the traffic.

Which reports are affected by the issue?

Impressions and clicks reporting for ‘Job listing’ and ‘Job details’ search appearance types are affected. Google notes this is a logging issue only and does not mean traffic has stopped.

What should SEOs know about listings during the outage?

Listings are likely still active and receiving traffic, even though it’s not reflected in Search Console at the moment. Traffic may be visible in other measurement methods.

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