Google Credits AI Investments for Highest Search Growth in Five Years

Alphabet said its artificial intelligence investments are boosting overall search activity, according to its Q3 2026 earnings report released today.

CEO Sundar Pichai stated that AI is fueling growth in search queries, including those with commercial intent.

Pichai added that the year-over-year growth rate for search queries is now the highest it has been in the past five years.

Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $127.6 billion for the third quarter, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.

Revenues from Google Search & other grew 12% year-over-year, reflecting continued strength in its core advertising business.

Google Cloud also saw significant growth, with revenue reaching $30.7 billion, representing a 103% jump compared to the prior year.

The company did not provide specific details on which AI models or features contributed most to the increased query volume.

Alphabet’s other bets segment did not show major shifts in performance, though further breakdowns were not included in the initial earnings summary.

Investors appeared largely positive in after-hours trading, though exact market reactions were not available at the time of publication.

Analysts noted that the reported growth aligns with Google’s strategy to integrate generative AI into everyday products like Search and Workspace.