Google has confirmed that the removal of the &num=100 parameter, which previously allowed up to 100 results per page, is causing visible shifts in Search Console data. Since mid-September 2025, impressions and average position metrics appear lower because fewer results per query are being tracked, even though rankings themselves remain unchanged. For site owners, this is primarily a reporting adjustment rather than a performance drop, and the focus should remain on clicks, CTR, and conversions as more reliable indicators of success. 【source: Search Engine Land】
