The time filter in Google Search broke a few days ago

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August 2, 2026

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Community Sentiment

Negative

Positives

Some users appreciate that Google typically has very, very thorough tests, suggesting there's a solid foundation somewhere despite current issues.
The AI Mode in Google Search seems to produce accurate results in some contexts, even if the overall experience is inconsistent.

Concerns

Commenters are frustrated with the apparent lack of QA and the regular breaking of features, questioning the competence of developers at major companies.
The culture of prioritizing new features over fixing existing problems is seen as a major flaw, leading to a perception that software is often shipped broken.
The advanced search functionality is criticized for being difficult to remember, showing a lack of user-friendly design despite the potential of AI.