SerpApi incident

[Google Lens API] Performance Degradation

Resolved after 4 days 15 hours, affecting Lens API, on October 16, 2026.

monitoring Oct 21, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC

A robust fix has been implemented and we've been monitoring since the last 14 hours.

Started
Oct 16, 2026, 07:52 PM UTC
Resolved
Oct 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC
Duration
4d 15h
Detected by Pingoru
Oct 16, 2026, 07:52 PM UTC

Affected components

Lens API

Update timeline

  1. investigating Oct 16, 2026, 07:52 PM UTC

    We’re currently seeing elevated response times and a decrease in success rates for Google Lens API. Our engineering team is investigating and working to restore normal performance. We are tracking this issue on our Public Roadmap here: https://github.com/serpapi/public-roadmap/issues/4464

  2. identified Oct 19, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC

    Our engineering team has identified the issue and are is currently working towards a fix. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.

  3. identified Oct 19, 2026, 07:59 PM UTC

    We’ve released several fixes and are seeing improved response times and lower error rates for the Google Lens API. Our engineering team continues working to restore expected performance.

  4. monitoring Oct 21, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC

    A robust fix has been implemented and we've been monitoring since the last 14 hours.

  5. resolved Oct 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

    This incident has been resolved.

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