60%
60% -- zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries (2026)
About 60% of searches relying on AI-generated summaries end without the user clicking through to a website.
- Stated as an approximate figure ('about 60%')
Questions about this data
What is the zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries?
The zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries is 60% as of 2026 according to Bain & Company. This figure is the primary benchmark in the Lighthouse dataset for this segment. Individual results vary by region, channel mix, and audience quality.
What is a good zero click rate benchmark for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries?
A strong zero click rate benchmark for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries is 60%, using the current serving value as of 2026. This is one serving-eligible observation, not a distribution median; top-quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution. Vertical, audience size, and campaign type all shift what 'good' means.
How does Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries zero click rate compare to the industry average?
The published zero click rate serving value for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries is 60% as of 2026. Individual sectors and audiences may differ substantially; this single observation does not establish an aggregate mean. Quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution, which is not implied by this record.
What factors affect zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries?
Primary drivers of zero click rate variation for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries include audience segmentation, timing, and channel selection. Methodology documents campaign factors, but this serving record does not quantify the effect of personalization. The current serving value is 60% as of 2026.
What zero click rate should I aim for as a digital marketer in 2026?
For a digital marketer, the published zero click rate serving value is 60%; it is an evidence-grade reference, not a personalized target as of 2026. Any performance goal should account for channel mix and audience. Review the methodology before operational decisions; a gap from this serving value does not by itself indicate a structural issue.
Approved for serving with evidence grade B. The record passes the documented quality and serving gates; consult the methodology for provenance details.
Single source - not yet corroborated
Bain & Company finding cited by Superlines: share of AI-summary-assisted searches ending without a click-through to a website. No original collection date given in article.
<blockquote cite="https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-assisted-searches-zero-click-rate" style="border-left:3px solid #2563eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;background:#f0f4ff;"><strong>60%</strong> -- zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries<br><small>Source: Bain & Company (2026) · <a href="https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-assisted-searches-zero-click-rate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lighthouse Intelligence</a></small></blockquote>
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