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.
The bug is a data logging issue affecting the Job listing and Job details search appearance filters in Google Search Console. It causes job-related reports to show zero clicks and impressions even though traffic may still be arriving.
When did the Search Console job reporting issue begin?
The post says the bug began on April 16, 2026. From that date onward, Google Search Console may fail to report impressions and clicks for Job listing and Job details search appearance types.
Does the bug mean job listings stopped receiving traffic?
No. The article states that traffic is still being received, but it is not being recorded correctly in Search Console job-related reports.
Which Search Console filters are affected?
The affected filters are the Job listing and Job details search appearance types. The problem impacts reported impressions and clicks for those job-related reports.
How can SEOs interpret a sudden drop in job listing search data?
The post advises that a drop in Search Console job listing data is likely due to Google’s reporting bug. Listings may still be active and receiving traffic, even if the current Search Console report does not show it.
Can other measurement methods still show job traffic?
Yes. The article notes that traffic can still appear through other measurement methods, including google_jobs_apply UTM tracking, while Search Console reporting is affected.
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