# AI Mode search trends

AI Mode was searched about 7.5M times a month on Google worldwide (Sep 25 to Aug 26), and searches rose 462% over the twelve months. Its Search Score is 91 out of 100 and search interest peaked in Jul 26.

## What is AI Mode?

Google's conversational search mode.

## What are the key numbers for AI Mode?

- **Monthly Google searches (12-month average):** 7.5M
- **Twelve-month growth:** +462% (last 3 months vs first 3)
- **Latest month:** 13.6M in Aug 26
- **Peak month:** 13.6M in Jul 26
- **Stage:** Exploding
- **Search Score:** 91 / 100
- **Google Ads cost per click:** $0.05

## How have searches for AI Mode changed month by month?

| Month | Google searches |
| --- | --- |
| Sep 25 | 1,830,000 |
| Oct 25 | 2,240,000 |
| Nov 25 | 2,740,000 |
| Dec 25 | 3,350,000 |
| Jan 26 | 4,090,000 |
| Feb 26 | 5,000,000 |
| Mar 26 | 7,480,000 |
| Apr 26 | 9,140,000 |
| May 26 | 11,100,000 |
| Jun 26 | 11,100,000 |
| Jul 26 | 13,600,000 |
| Aug 26 | 13,600,000 |

## How is this measured?

Search demand is Google’s monthly search estimate for the exact name “ai mode”, collected 2026-09-30. It measures interest, not revenue or users. Read the method.