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Since August 4, 2026, numerous Google Blogger users have reported that their blogs were suddenly suspended due to what appears to be a faulty automated security scan.
Affected users are greeted with a prominent red padlock when logging in, along with a notice stating that their blog has been removed for violating Blogger’s policies. While Google allows users to request a review with a single click, it also warns that any blog not appealed within three months will be permanently deleted. During the suspension, access to essential management features — including posts, settings, and themes — is completely blocked.
Support Forum Reveals the Scale of the Issue
The scope of the incident has become increasingly apparent in Google’s official support forum. The related discussion thread has now attracted more than 300 “I have the same question” votes and over 100 user comments.
Google’s volunteer forum moderators, known as Product Experts, have also suggested that the volume of reports points to a broader issue with Blogger’s automated classification system. While isolated false positives are not uncommon, they noted that the current number of cases is highly unusual.
Editing a Blog May Trigger the Suspension
One active forum participant identified a possible pattern behind the suspensions. According to multiple reports, the automated system appears to flag blogs shortly after users modify their homepage or update their blog template.
Adding to users’ frustration, several blogs that had already been restored were reportedly suspended again shortly afterward. Not every Blogger site appears to be affected. Some users who submitted an appeal have since reported that their blogs were successfully reinstated.
Google Confirms the Bug
In a statement to BleepingComputer, which first reported the incident, Google officially acknowledged the issue. The company said it is aware of a bug that incorrectly flagged some Blogger-hosted websites as malware for less than 24 hours. Google added that it is treating the issue as a priority and is actively working on a fix.
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