It’s not just you: This fundamental Google Search feature is broken worldwide
Time filters are no longer doing their job in Google Search.
Google Search's time filters are not working as expected, showing results from random dates instead of the selected timeframe. This issue appears to be affecting multiple accounts, devices, and searches worldwide. According to Android Authority, the problem suggests it may be a bug.
The time filters have been a key feature of Google Search, allowing users to find the latest information on a topic within a specific time period. Options such as Past hour, Past 24 hours, Past week, Past month, Past year, and custom range have been available for as long as memory serves.
Android Authority reports that using the after/before:YYYY-MM-DD search operator remains the only workaround until Google fixes the issue.
Brief written by urgent.news from Android Authority's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 3 other outlets
- 5 ways to host the ultimate dinner party with Google Search blog.google
- Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive arstechnica.com
- Google Messages is in for a search overhaul androidauthority.com
