The data compares default AI Overviews, forced AI Overviews,, and no- AI Overviews, appearances by month prior to them becoming uniform.

Essential Statistics

• Forced AI Overviews results dropped from 66 percent in February to 28 percent in May.
• No- AI Overviews results increased to 58 percent by May.
• Default AI Overviews visibility fell to 14 percent in May.
• Google is reducing AI Overview exposure over time.
• Traditional search results are regaining visibility.

Key Takeaways

• Google is testing and scaling back AI Overviews.
• AI summaries are not yet stable in search results.
• Organic listings are reclaiming SERP real estate.
• Search volatility remains high for AI-driven features.
• SEO fundamentals still matter despite AI experiments.

Actionable Insights

• Monitor SERP features regularly. Visibility can change month to month.
• Optimize content for both AI summaries and organic listings. Flexibility protects traffic.
• Avoid panic-driven SEO shifts based on short-term AI trends.
• Focus on authority and clarity. These signals perform well across all SERP formats.

AI Overviews are evolving fast, but Google still relies heavily on traditional search results. – Neil Patel