Folks using Gmail might have noticed something odd with their inboxes today. Emails that usually land in the Promotions or Social tabs are showing up in the Primary inbox instead. On top of that, some are seeing spam warnings on emails that appear to be perfectly legitimate.

What Happened

Google has acknowledged the issue and says it’s working on a fix. In a statement, a Google spokesperson said, "We are aware that some Gmail users are experiencing misclassification of emails in their inbox and additional spam warnings. We are actively working to resolve the issue. As always, we encourage users to follow standard best practices when engaging with messages from unknown senders."

Reports of the problem started rolling in earlier today, with folks taking to social media to share their frustrations. Some users described Gmail’s spam detection as "acting a bit weird," while others complained about important emails being flagged incorrectly.

Google’s Response

Initially, the Gmail support team on X (formerly Twitter) seemed unaware of the glitch. Early responses directed users to a support page or suggested sending direct messages with more details. However, the team later acknowledged the issue and advised users to check Google’s status dashboard for updates.

As of now, there’s no timeline for when the problem will be fixed, but Google appears to be working on it actively. For those relying on Gmail for work or personal use, it might be a good idea to double-check your inbox and spam folder to ensure you’re not missing anything important.

What You Can Do

While Google sorts this out, there are a few steps you can take to stay on top of your emails:

• Regularly check your spam folder for important messages that may have been flagged incorrectly.
• If you notice legitimate emails marked as spam, mark them as "Not Spam" to help Gmail learn.
• Be cautious with messages from unknown senders, as phishing attempts can still occur during this glitch.

It’s not clear how widespread the issue is, but it’s safe to say it’s causing some headaches for Gmail users nationwide. Hopefully, Google will have things back to normal soon.