How to Rank in AI Overviews: How to Optimize Your Content for Google AI Search

Google Search has changed considerably since AI Overviews first appeared. Searchers can now get an AI-generated summary, follow links to supporting pages, ask follow-up questions, and continue into AI Mode for more detailed research. As of August 2026, Google says AI Overviews have more than 2.5 billion monthly active users, while AI Mode has passed one billion monthly users.