Google Kills Custom Search API on Jan 1, 2027. You Have 9 Months
Summary
Google will discontinue the Custom Search JSON API on January 1, 2027, giving developers about nine months to migrate. The article outlines replacement options (Vertex AI Search and third-party SERP providers), compares feature parity and pricing, and provides migration guidance, code examples, and a practical checklist for teams and RAG pipelines.