{"id":60339,"date":"2025-05-23T07:34:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/?p=60339"},"modified":"2025-05-23T07:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:34:08","slug":"google-ai-overviews-ctr-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-ai-overviews-ctr-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"How Google\u2019s AI overviews are impacting click-through rates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google\u2019s <strong>AI Overviews<\/strong> are designed to provide quick answers right on the search results page. They summarize information in a way that helps users find what they need without clicking further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s a downside: AI Overviews are also reducing clicks to organic Google search results, and it\u2019s happening at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll explore how AI Overviews affect click-through rates (CTR), why informational searches are most impacted, and what this means for your SEO strategy going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s clarify what AI Overviews actually are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-are-ai-overviews\" data-level=\"2\">What are AI Overviews?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-ai-overviews-are-affecting-clicks\" data-level=\"2\">How AI Overviews are affecting clicks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-this-matters-for-businesses-amp-marketers\" data-level=\"2\">Why this matters for businesses &amp; marketers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-marketers-and-businesses-should-do-now\" data-level=\"2\">What marketers and businesses should do now?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-does-this-mean-going-forward\" data-level=\"2\">What does this mean going forward<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-birdeye-can-help\" data-level=\"2\">How Birdeye can help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-ai-overviews\">What are AI Overviews?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Overviews are automatically generated summaries that appear at the top of Google\u2019s search results for certain queries. Powered by generative AI, they aim to answer the user\u2019s question directly, pulling in text and citations from various web pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example<\/strong>, if someone searches for \u201chow do electric cars work,\u201d the AI Overview may provide a brief explanation with links to sources. It often answers the question before users even reach the traditional organic listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcnJkiO4DwEOR5htQHWIdJuk3ep8sQKf-zB3puTZbW36FIa3wmIq5L8yJtw1dgOhtSFXo5FP7K1oVnMZBDKjxWgu96WTPudDS2vAbVeo-Wuf_sqq05QEflGLju6Uqqj-AqXPnGrVw?key=dmI7x1y5IDFrfD_kiM626Q\" alt=\"screenshot\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While these AI Overviews are part of Google\u2019s broader effort to make search more efficient, they also create direct competition for the content they reference, reducing the visibility and traffic to the source pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-ai-overviews-are-affecting-clicks\">How AI Overviews are affecting clicks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When AI Overviews appear in search results, traditional organic listings\u2014especially the top-ranking one\u2014get fewer clicks. According to Ahrefs\u2019 research, on average, the click-through rate for the first result drops by<a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ai-overview-growth\/#:~:text=on%20March%2013th.-,AI%20Overviews%20reduce%20clicks%20by%2034.5%25,a%20role%20in%20falling%20CTRs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 34.5%<\/a> (Generative AI capabilities).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-1024x533.png\" alt=\"latest stat\" class=\"wp-image-60369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-1536x800.png 1536w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-810x422.png 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-1140x594.png 1140w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics-375x195.png 375w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Statistics.png 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This decline is based on comparisons of similar informational search queries, some with AI Overviews, some without. The difference is clear: users tend to stop scrolling once they get a good enough answer at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visibility-isn-t-enough-anymore\">Visibility isn\u2019t enough anymore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when a page holds the number one position in search results, it\u2019s not guaranteed attention. If the AI Overview provides enough value, users may not scroll further, reducing engagement for even the best-ranked content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-informational-queries-see-the-biggest-impact\">Informational queries see the biggest impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant CTR drops occur on informational, non-branded queries\u2014the types of searches\/queries people use to learn something new or understand a topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, these keywords have been essential for driving top-of-funnel traffic to blogs, knowledge bases, and educational content. But now, AI Overviews often answer these questions directly, cutting into traffic that once went to the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lower-ranked-results-fall-even-further\">Lower-ranked results fall even further<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just the top result that loses out. Pages that rank outside the top three see even sharper drops in engagement. When AI Overviews appear, they push traditional listings further down, sometimes below other features like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Featured snippets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People Also Ask boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images or video carousels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This cluttered layout leaves minimal room for organic results, driving CTR even lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-branded-queries-are-less-affected\">Branded queries are less affected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Branded search terms (that include a business or product name) behave differently. These keywords are less likely to trigger AI Overviews. And when they do, they may lead to higher click-through rates, likely due to strong user intent and recognition for a specific site or brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if someone searches specifically for your brand, they\u2019re more likely to click, whether or not an AI Overview appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-matters-for-businesses-amp-marketers\">Why this matters for businesses &amp; marketers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Informational keywords have always been valuable for content creators. They help attract top-of-funnel visitors, build authority, and support SEO growth. With AI Overviews, however, much of that visibility is lost to the summary box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a page may still rank highly for a valuable keyword but could see minimal traffic if it sits beneath an AI Overview. This calls for a major shift towards engagement-based KPIs, such as time on site, conversion rates, and brand searches, to truly gauge content performance in an AI-first search environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-marketers-and-businesses-should-do-now\">What marketers and businesses should do now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Overviews are changing how users interact with search results. To stay visible and competitive, marketers and businesses need to shift from traditional SEO tactics to a more brand- and engagement-focused strategy. Here\u2019s how to adapt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-build-brand-authority-to-get-featured-in-ai-overviews\">1. Build brand authority to get featured in AI Overviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on publishing high-quality, expert content that demonstrates authority and trust. Google is more likely to cite credible sources in its AI-generated summaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-invest-in-growing-branded-search-volume\">2. Invest in growing branded search volume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Overviews less impact users searching directly for your brand. Strengthen brand awareness through campaigns, social proof, and customer engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-create-content-that-drives-deeper-engagement\">3. Create content that drives deeper engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimize content for on-site metrics like time on page and conversion rates. Engagement-focused content is more valuable in an AI-first search environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-use-structured-data-to-win-featured-elements\">4. Use structured data to win featured elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement schema markup and structure content to increase chances of appearing in featured snippets and other SERP elements beyond AI Overviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-continuously-monitor-seo-impact-and-adapt\">5. Continuously monitor SEO impact and adapt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Track performance changes using tools like Google Search Console. Regularly update your strategy based on what content gets surfaced and what gets overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay visible, focus on building authority, growing your brand, and keeping your audience engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-this-mean-going-forward\">What does this mean going forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5puu3kN9l7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sundar Pichai recently stated<\/a>, \u201cIf you put content and links within AI Overviews, they get higher clickthrough rates than if you put it outside.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While promising, this shift poses challenges for publishers, as these clicks aren&#8217;t clearly tracked, and overall traffic from informational keywords is declining. AI Overviews are capturing more attention, often at the expense of traditional organic listings. As search evolves, content teams must adapt their strategies, not just to rank, but to stay visible within AI-driven experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-birdeye-can-help\">How Birdeye can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Birdeye helps businesses strengthen their digital presence in an AI-driven world. With tools for review generation, local SEO, and reputation management, Birdeye makes it easier to grow branded search, build authority, and stay competitive\u2014even as organic traffic patterns shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/NEW-Watch-Demo-Regular.png\" alt=\"Watch demo\" class=\"wp-image-46282\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google\u2019s AI Overviews are designed to provide quick answers right on the search results page. 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