Is there a delay with Google Postmaster Tools data visibility?
Summary
What email marketers say11Marketer opinions
Email marketer from MailerLite mentions that the reports provided by Google Postmaster Tools may not be updated in real-time and that delays are common. It is best to wait a period before expecting accurate reports.
Email marketer from StackExchange mentions that Google Postmaster Tools data should be taken as directional rather than definitive due to potential reporting delays and inconsistencies.
Email marketer from Litmus advises that Google Postmaster Tools data should be viewed with a degree of latency in mind, as it reflects trends over time rather than immediate activity. Data is not always current.
Email marketer from Reddit shares that they've noticed a delay of up to 48 hours in Google Postmaster Tools data, particularly for larger senders.
Email marketer from Email Geeks shares that they have the 28th for several senders, which seems in line with the 1-2 day delay from their side.
Email marketer from Email Geeks says they are seeing data updated through the 29th.
Email marketer from Gmass explains that data might not appear instantly in Google Postmaster Tools. Delays of a day or two are possible. It's best to check again later. This may occur on high email volume accounts.
Email marketer from Email On Acid emphasizes that while Google Postmaster Tools is valuable, users should account for potential reporting lags, especially when diagnosing sudden deliverability issues.
Email marketer from Sendgrid shares that information within Google Postmaster Tools is not immediate, and there may be a delay in data reporting.
Email marketer from Email Geeks states that they are also seeing the usual 2-day lag.
Email marketer from Email Geeks says that their data is always 2 days behind, but that it may not be a delay if it is predictable and not any more delayed than usual.
What the experts say4Expert opinions
Expert from Spam Resource explains that there can be delays in Google Postmaster Tools data, and it's not always real-time. Data aggregation and processing can contribute to these delays.
Expert from Email Geeks shares that their data now shows June 28th as the most recent day.
Expert from Email Geeks shares that their last GPT data point is from 6/27.
Expert from Word to the Wise responds that Google Postmaster Tools is good, but it's not perfect. There can be latency in reporting the data. Keep the data directional, not exact.
What the documentation says3Technical articles
Documentation from Google Postmaster Tools Help explains that data in Google Postmaster Tools may not be real-time and can experience delays depending on the processing pipeline.
Documentation from Mailjet advises users to be aware that Google Postmaster Tools data isn't always updated in real-time, and delays can occur due to processing times and aggregation of data, so immediate results should not always be expected.
Documentation from SparkPost highlights that Google Postmaster Tools data isn't always immediate and discrepancies can arise due to various processing factors on Google's end, causing delays in reporting.