GSC to BQ bulk export not working?

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I’ve had the bulk export from Search Console to BigQuery setup since over a year and it has been working without problems.

Now, no data has come in since April 5.

I haven’t changed anything myself so I am wondering if Google are having issues here?

Anyone else having the same experience right now?

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Hi @Stefan_Lindberg ,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

There have been no major disruptions reported for BigQuery Data Transfer from April 5 up to the latest date, according to the latest Google Cloud Service Health status.

Here are some possible reasons and suggestions you can try:

  • Although it has been mentioned that there are no changes on your side, it is still advisable to double-check and verify if there have been any changes to the Service Account’s IAM roles and permissions used for the BigQuery data transfer, or if there have been any changes in the data, such as schema mismatches. Additionally, this documentation might be helpful for managing and monitoring bulk data exports in Search Console.
  • Ensure you’re not exceeding your BigQuery Quotas and limits in your project.
  • To further analyze your issue, if the reason you’re not receiving any data is due to export errors, you can examine and review logs in Cloud Logs Explorer using the filter search-console-data-export.

If the issue persists, I recommend visiting the Google Search Console Help Center. The issue might be specific to Google Search Console, where you can explore relevant discussions and access support.

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Hello,

Is there any issue with GSC data?

Both the API to download search impressions and clicks and the data export to BigQuery do not output data after June 3rd for us.

I tried to look for known data anomalies https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/6211453?hl=en#zippy=%2Cperformance-reports-search-results-discover-google-news

but could not find anything.

Anyone having the same issue?

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It looks like you’re not the only one who has run into this recently. When Search Console exports to BigQuery suddenly stop without any configuration changes on your side, it often indicates an issue on Google’s end (temporary outages or schema/connector adjustments). A few things you can do in the meantime:

1. Double-check the basics

  • Go to BigQuery Data Transfers in the Cloud Console and confirm whether the last runs are marked as failed or simply not triggered.

  • Look in Cloud Logging for the transfer; sometimes you’ll see hidden warnings or error messages there.

2. Verify permissions and quotas

Even if nothing has changed manually, sometimes API credentials expire or quotas are hit. Re-authorizing the Search Console connection can help rule this out.

3. Community reports

When multiple users are experiencing the same issue around the same date (like April 5 in your case), that’s often a sign of a broader service disruption. In such cases, the best you can do is keep an eye on the Google Cloud Status Dashboard or wait for confirmation from the Google team.

4. Alternative approach

If this interruption becomes critical for your reporting, you could set up a backup pipeline to pull Search Console data via API into BigQuery. Some third-party connectors simplify this process and automatically handle authentication and schema updates. Tools like Windsor.ai, for example, provide a ready-made connector for Search Console to BigQuery that can reduce the risk of manual disruptions like the one you’re seeing now.

So in short: check logs, re-authenticate if possible, and confirm if others are affected. If it’s a wider issue, it’s probably on Google’s side , but having a backup pipeline can save you time in the future. Hope this helps!