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60% -- zero click rate for Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries (2026)

2026  · Bain & Company

About 60% of searches relying on AI-generated summaries end without the user clicking through to a website.

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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.

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Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries
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Bain & Company Primary Tier C
https://www.superlines.io/articles/ai-search-visibility-tools-comparison/ ↗
Confidence: 48/100 Vintage: 2026 Channel: Deep Crawl
Source Article
AI Search Visibility Tools Compared: Features, Pricing, and Real Performance Data | Superlines
The best AI search visibility tools in 2026 are Superlines, Profound, SE Visible, Peec AI, and Ahrefs Brand Radar, each with different strengths depending on your team size, budget, and how many AI platforms you need to cover. The right choice depends on whether you need a monitoring dashboard, an e…
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Bain & Company · Original study ↗

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.

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Searches that relied on AI-generated summaries: 60% zero click rate. Source: Bain & Company (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-assisted-searches-zero-click-rate
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<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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