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  1. AI platforms are influencing how companies establish their presence and visibility in the market.
  2. Brands are reviewing click traffic data from Google Search Console as AI platforms compete for user visibility.

Google Search Console Cannot Track AI Search Results, Google Confirms

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Google Search Advocate John Mueller stated that Google Search Console cannot track traditional rankings for AI features. He explained that Search Console treats entire AI-generated overviews as a single block, confirming that traditional ranking scales no longer apply to AI answers.

From searchenginejournal.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The limitation confirms a shift in the industry as AI platforms compete for user visibility. This development challenges the use of reliable, easily reportable traffic metrics that companies have relied on for forecasting.

Brands are reviewing click traffic data from Google Search Console as AI platforms compete for user visibility.

From searchenginejournal.com

Who's involved

  • John MuellerGoogle Search Advocate who explained the limitations of Search Console reporting on AI features.
  • GoogleThe company whose Search Console reporting tool has limitations regarding AI search functionality.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Google AdsSpeculative

    Traditional return on investment measurement for advertisers could be undermined by the Search Console limitations.

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Brands are reviewing click traffic data from Google Search Console as AI platforms compete for user visibility.

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