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RESEARCH REPORT

We Analyzed 10,535 GBP Suspension Threads.
Here's What We Found.

A comprehensive analysis of Google Business Profile suspension support threads from October 2025 to November 2025, revealing shocking patterns about suspension rates, response times, and why most businesses never get help.

The Numbers Don't Lie

10,535
Total Support Threads Analyzed
From Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
69%
Suspension-Related
7,296 threads about suspensions
81%
Never Get Answers
No recommended solution provided
1.2
Average Replies
Most threads get minimal engagement

Key Findings

October 2025: The Suspension Surge

October 2025 saw an unprecedented 83% suspension rate — meaning 4 out of every 5 support threads were about suspended or disabled profiles. This represents a massive spike compared to the 56% rate in November.

MONTHLY SUSPENSION RATES
October 202583.0%
November 202556.1%
September 202586.5%

Wednesday is Suspension Day

Analysis of day-of-week patterns reveals that Wednesday sees the highest volume of suspension-related threads (1,531 suspensions), while Sunday is the quietest (515 suspensions). Weekdays consistently see 2-2.5x more suspension activity than weekends.

SUSPENSION THREADS BY DAY
Wednesday1,531
Tuesday1,293
Monday1,210
Sunday515

Most Businesses Are Left in the Dark

Only 19% of suspension threads receive a recommended answer. The average thread gets just 1.2 replies, meaning most businesses posting for help never get actionable guidance on how to recover their suspended profiles.

💡 What This Means:

Thousands of businesses are desperately seeking help in Google's official support forum but getting little to no assistance. This creates a critical need for expert suspension recovery services.

Common Suspension Triggers

Content analysis of the 7,296 suspension-related threads reveals the most frequently mentioned issues:

Profile "Disabled"
Most common suspension term
~50%
Profile "Suspended"
Second most common
~38%
Verification Issues
Cannot verify ownership
Common
Reinstated/Restored
Successful recovery mentions
~15%

What This Means for Your Business

The Suspension Crisis is Real

With nearly 7 out of 10 support threads related to suspensions and an 83% spike in October, it's clear that GBP suspensions are affecting thousands of businesses. The official support channels are overwhelmed and providing minimal help.

Time is Critical

Every day your Google Business Profile is suspended means lost customers, revenue, and visibility. With only 1.2 average replies per thread and 81% never getting answers, waiting for official support isn't a viable strategy.

Expert Help Makes the Difference

Understanding common suspension triggers and having an experienced guide through the reinstatement process dramatically increases your chances of successful recovery. Don't become another statistic in the 81% who never get help.

Don't Be Part of the 81%

Our data shows that most businesses suspended on GBP never get the help they need. Don't wait months for a response that may never come.

Research Methodology

This analysis is based on 10,535 support threads scraped from the official Google Business Profile Community forum between October 2025 and November 2025. Threads were classified as suspension-related using keyword analysis of titles and content.

Data includes thread metadata such as post dates, reply counts, and whether recommended answers were provided. All statistics are derived directly from this dataset and represent actual support forum activity.