Links report began showing sharply lower external link counts
- Date
- Jan 5, 2026 (first reported)
- Primary source
- Search Engine Roundtable
In early January 2026 the Links report showed far fewer external links for many sites (over 50% lower in some cases), an apparent reporting bug rather than a change in the link graph.
Sources
- open_in_newGoogle Search Console Links Report Showing Fewer LinksSearch Engine Roundtable · Jan 5, 2026
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