Google to Discontinue Custom Search API Effective Jan 1 2027

Google announced that its Custom Search API will be retired. The shutdown is scheduled for Jan 1 2027. Developers have until that date to transition away. The notice period amounts to roughly nine months from the announcement. Existing integrations will stop functioning after the deadline. Users are advised to explore alternative search solutions. Google has not specified a direct replacement for the API. The change may affect websites relying on custom search features.