Google Services Experience Temporary Disruptions Due to Automated Traffic

Google services experienced temporary disruptions this evening as the company’s systems detected and blocked unusual automated traffic originating from multiple network sources.

Beginning around 19:02:00 UTC on November 9, 2025, users reported difficulty accessing various Google platforms, including YouTube. Google’s automated systems flagged requests appearing to violate their Terms of Service, triggering temporary blocks for affected IP addresses. The specific IP address identified in one instance was 2403:6b80:8:100::6773:a75, with the activity initially detected while attempting to access a YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVhlT6OEqWl8. The disruptions are believed to stem from malicious software, browser plugins, or automated scripting, and could potentially impact search results and ad delivery.

Google states the blocks are designed to expire shortly after the suspicious activity ceases. Users sharing network connections are advised to consult their administrators, as another device on the same IP address may be the source of the issue. For more information on protecting your online security, resources are available from the Federal Trade Commission. Similar automated traffic incidents have occurred in the past, often linked to botnets attempting to scrape data or manipulate online services; you can learn more about botnets and DDoS attacks from Cloudflare.

Google engineers are actively monitoring the situation and working to restore full service for all users. Officials have indicated they expect the disruptions to be resolved quickly as the automated traffic subsides.