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AI Overviews often don’t show because Google only displays them when its systems judge them “additive to classic Search.” They also depend on query type, language, country and account eligibility. Users can’t turn them off, but the “Web” filter shows text-only links. If your site isn’t cited, check indexing and snippet eligibility.

Why don’t AI Overviews appear for a query?

Google: AI Overviews “are only shown when our systems determine that it is additive to classic Search, and as such, often don’t trigger.”[1]

Can users turn off AI Overviews?

Google’s help page says AI Overviews are part of Search and can’t be turned off; the Web filter shows only text-based links.[2]

Why isn’t my site in AI Overviews?

  1. Page not indexed: check URL Inspection.[3]
  2. Snippet restricted by nosnippet or max-snippet.[1]
  3. Not ranking for the fan-out queries; see query fan-out.

Frequently asked questions

Are AI Overviews gone?

No; they still appear when Google judges them additive.

Why do I see AI Overviews but my colleague doesn’t?

Availability varies by country, language, account and query.

How do I hide AI Overviews?

Use the Web filter for text-only results.

References

Sources accessed October 14, 2026 unless another date is given. See all sources.

  1. “AI features and your website”. Google Search Central. accessed October 14, 2026.
  2. “Find information in faster & easier ways with AI Overviews in Google Search”. Google Search Help. accessed October 14, 2026.
  3. “URL Inspection tool”. Search Console Help. accessed October 14, 2026.
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