Suddenly, my Google search results are terrible. Chrome is up to date, what should I do? (2024)

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Why is Google suddenly so bad? ›

The trend comes as the internet is "flooded with low-effort garbage from SEO farms and affiliate link sites", said The Register, and things are "probably only going to get worse with the advent of generative AI", they added because new technology is "able to pump out low-quality copy in an instant".

If you are using an outdated version of Chrome, it may not function properly with the latest web technologies and can cause various issues such as slow performance, crashes, and website rendering problems.

Chrome might be lagging for several reasons, but the most likely ones are: You have lots of tabs open or multiple active browser sessions. The cache of temporary internet files got too big because it hasn't been cleared in a long time. There are harmful cookies causing problems with your browser.

1 Clearing Browser Cache and Cookies

To do this, go to your browser settings, locate the options for clearing cache and cookies, and select the appropriate checkboxes. After clearing, restart the browser and try searching on Google again. This simple step can help refresh your browsing experience and fix search issues.

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Next: Troubleshoot Chrome crash problems

If it works in another browser, try to uninstall and then reinstall Chrome. There could be something wrong with your Chrome profile that's causing problems. Uninstall Chrome and make sure that you tick the box to delete browsing data. Then, reinstall Chrome.

On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More > Settings > Advanced. On Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Click Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults and then Reset settings. On Windows: Click Reset and cleanup > Reset settings to their original defaults > Reset settings.

To make sure you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome can automatically update when a new version of the browser is available on your device. With these updates, you might sometimes notice that your browser looks different.

How do I clear the cache on Chrome? ›

To clear your cache in Google Chrome

Click the Menu in the upper right. Choose "Clear Browsing Data." The most effective setting is to clear all browsing history for All time and to clear browsing history, download history, cached images and files, and cookies.

Current Google Chrome Browser status is UP.

Problems with your browser settings or extensions can interfere with the functioning of Google search. Clearing your browser Google Activity history and cache can help resolve these issues. Disabling conflicting browser extensions or updating your browser to the latest version can also improve performance.

Troubleshooting Steps to Fix Google Search Not Responding. Check your Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection by restarting your router or switching to a different network. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies: Remove temporary files and stored data that may be causing conflicts with Google search.

Google has recently started testing generative AI – or artificial intelligence – tools in it search results. Now, when you type in a question or a series of keywords, you may see a paragraph of text generated up top.

Browser issues can often prevent Google search from loading properly. To troubleshoot this problem, start by clearing your browser history and cache. This helps remove any conflicting data that might be causing the issue. Additionally, disabling browser extensions can also resolve compatibility problems.

No, we are not detecting any problems with Google right now.

The last outage detected for Google was on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 with a duration of about 4 hours. Want to advertise in this space? Reach Google users directly when they're experiencing technical issues, slow performance, and downtime.