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Google layoffs, tracked in full.
Google has cut 13,749 jobs across 19 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 5, 2026, affecting 52 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
13,749
Most recent round
Aug 5, 2026
52
Layoff rounds
Tracked
19
Industry share
Cumulative
3.7%
Complete timeline · 19 verified rounds
Every Google layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 52026
Google lays off 52 workers in Washington
Google is laying off 52 employees across Washington state, primarily affecting its offices in Kirkland, Redmond, and Seattle. The reduction was disclosed in a state filing following a period of hiring expansion.
52
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Low
Jun 92026
Google cuts jobs in cloud and cybersecurity divisions
Alphabet has reportedly initiated layoffs targeting its cloud, cybersecurity, and digital threat intelligence teams. Industry analysts estimate the cuts affect between 1,500 and 3,000 employees.
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US
Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area17 ROUNDS · US13,697
Frequently asked
Questions about Google layoffs.
How many people has Google laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 13,749 job cuts across 19 layoff rounds at Google since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Google's most recent layoffs?+
Google's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 5, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Google's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Google — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Google layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Cloud appears most frequently across Google's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Google layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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