AI engine guide · Google
Getting cited by Google AI Overviews and Gemini
Google's AI features are built on Google Search. If Googlebot cannot index and understand a page, AI Overviews and AI Mode will not cite it. Google says no special markup is needed — which makes getting the basics exactly right the whole game.
Gemini & AI Overviews at a glance
| Owner | |
| How it finds sources | Google Search index, crawled by Googlebot |
| Google-Extended | Controls whether content is used to improve Gemini models and grounding; Google states it does not affect inclusion in Search or AI Overviews |
| Reach | AI Overviews appeared on roughly a quarter of Google searches by late 2025; a 2026 field experiment measured a 38% drop in clicks when they appear |
| llms.txt | Google's 2026 guidance says it is not needed for AI Overviews or AI Mode |
| How we monitor | Monthly Gemini answers through the API, plus AI Overview presence for target queries |
Our live data
Gemini & AI Overviews is not yet part of the published index. It will be added from the October 2026 edition.
What buyers ask it
> cosmetic packaging manufacturer low MOQ China
> best private label skincare manufacturer for startups
> what certifications should a cosmetics OEM factory have
What a beauty supplier should do for Gemini & AI Overviews
- Verify the site in Google Search Console and fix every indexing error on product and category pages.
- Write each key page so its first paragraph directly answers the question in its title.
- Use valid Organization, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage and Product/Service structured data that matches visible text.
- Keep pages fast and readable on mobile; do not hide key facts behind tabs that require scripts.
- Build genuine references — industry directories, trade media, association listings — that Google already trusts.
Frequently asked questions
Should I block Google-Extended?
Blocking it keeps your content out of Gemini training and grounding but does not remove you from Search or AI Overviews. For a supplier who wants to be recommended, allowing it is usually the better trade.
Do AI Overviews need special markup?
No. Google says the same Search eligibility rules apply. Structured data helps Google understand the page, but it must match what is visible.
Can a new site appear in AI Overviews?
Yes, if it is indexed and genuinely answers the query — but established, well-referenced pages have an advantage, which is why third-party sources matter.
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