The Google Business Profile release on 2026-07-21 shipped 3 tickets — 1 bugfix and 2 improvements — targeting the GBP tool's search fields, heatmap date loading, and local business search functionality. All changes apply automatically; no action is required on your end.
✨ What's New
- Bugfix — GBP search fields: A known issue affecting GBP search field behavior has been resolved, restoring correct input and display functionality.
- Improvement — Heatmap date loading: Heatmap date selection and data loading in the GBP tool now performs more reliably and consistently.
- Improvement — Local business search: Local business search within the GBP tool has been enhanced for improved accuracy and performance.
🛠️ What to Do
- Navigate to Local (GBP Projects) in the left sidebar of your Search Atlas dashboard to use the updated tool.
- If you still see unexpected behavior in search fields, heatmap date loading, or local business search after this release, try refreshing the page first.
- If the issue persists, note your project name, a clear description of the behavior, and the exact timestamp when it occurred before reaching out — this helps the team investigate quickly.
📋 What to Expect
- All updates apply automatically — no configuration changes are required.
- If you experience behavior that does not match the fixes described above, the support team can confirm whether your issue falls within the scope of this release and advise on next steps.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.