Google Services Experience Temporary Disruptions Due to Automated Traffic

Google services experienced temporary disruptions today, November 13, 2025, at approximately 07:55:00 UTC, as the company’s systems detected and blocked unusual traffic originating from multiple computer networks.

Users reported encountering error messages indicating their requests violated Google’s Terms of Service, with the message specifically citing automated requests potentially stemming from malicious software, browser plugins, or scripts. The disruptions impacted access to various Google platforms, including YouTube, as evidenced by reports linked to the URL observed earlier today. The affected IP address, 2403:6b80:8:100::6773:a75, was flagged during the incident.

Google’s automated systems are designed to protect the integrity of its services and prevent abuse, and the block is intended to expire once the suspicious activity ceases. This type of automated traffic can overwhelm servers and degrade service for legitimate users. For further information on Google’s security measures, see Google Safety.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges tech companies face in mitigating automated attacks and maintaining service availability. Google officials stated the block is temporary and expect full service restoration as the automated requests subside, and are advising users experiencing issues to check their network security and browser extensions.