I created a group three days ago. It is a private group (meaning people need permission to become members) but everyone can ask to join. I specifically marked "List this group in the directory", and yet I can't find my group in a Google search.
Google Search – Why Google Group Doesn’t Show Up
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It's not under "Search plus your world", it is under "Personal results".
Make sure you are signed into your Google account, go to www.google.com, click on the gear on the top right of the page, and select "Search settings".
You can report to Google by clicking on the "settings" icon on the top right and from the drop down menu selecting the option "Report an issue about Google Groups". I have the same problem and already did that. Hopefully the more people doing the same the more chances we will have to be able to get a reply.
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Best Answer
The Google Groups directory is a separate thing from the regular Google Search. The directory is simply the listing of groups available from the Groups home page (see bullet point #9 here).
As for why your group isn't showing in Google search, it's probably just a matter of being patient:
See the Google FAQ on indexing.