Google Jumps to No. 2 Most-Cited Domain in AI Mode Search Results

Per Search Engine Land's reporting, Profound's analysis found that Google's share of citations in AI Mode increased dramatically from April through June 2026, with Google Business Profiles and Product Knowledge Panels now appearing as inline panels within search answers for local and shopping queries. The shift is particularly pronounced in hospitality, home services, restaurants, real estate, and healthcare verticals, where Google-hosted cards now often become users' first touchpoint before they visit actual business websites.