What are Google AI Overviews?
Last updated 2026-06-19
Google AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that appear above the traditional results for many searches. They answer the question directly and cite a handful of sources, which changes where attention and clicks go.
Why they change the math
When Google answers at the top, the links below get fewer clicks. The brands cited inside the overview capture the attention. Ranking first is no longer the finish line. Being named and cited in the overview is.
How to show up in them
- Answer common questions clearly and early on the page
- Use structured data to make facts legible
- Build topical authority across your category
- Keep facts accurate so you are safe to cite