Google: "Our systems have detected unusual traffic"

Google sees automated searches from your network

Google Search shows this page, usually with a reCAPTCHA, instead of results. Google says it appears when your network, a VPN, others on a shared connection, or malware on a device send automated searches.

Is Google down right now? Operational: 61 problem reports in the last hour. If it were down for everyone, this error could come from there; right now it looks normal.

Fix it

How to fix "Our systems have detected unusual traffic"

Solve the reCAPTCHA, and turn on JavaScript if no reCAPTCHA appears.
Scan your computer for malware and remove anything it finds.
If you use a VPN, turn it off or contact your VPN provider.
On a school or work network, ask the network administrator to find the source of the automated traffic.
If it keeps happening at home, contact your internet provider.

From Google's help pages: support.google.com, in our words. Checked on 5 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Google's own support is the next stop.

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