Google is testing the placement of the left vertical sidebar, typically seen in AI Mode results, onto the main Google web search results page.
This test integrates the small Google 'G' logo, chat history, an option to start a chat with AI Mode, and the settings icon on the left side of the main search results page.
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Original report
Google Tests AI Mode Left Sidebar On Main Google Search Results Page
Search Engine Roundtable
Read on Search Engine Roundtable (opens in a new tab)Ref 0015ROQ0
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APA
Interestana AI Editorial. (2026, October 14). Google Tests AI Mode Sidebar on Search Results. Interestana. https://interestana.com/articles/google-tests-ai-mode-left-sidebar-on-main-google-search-results-page-0015roq0
MLA
“Google Tests AI Mode Sidebar on Search Results.” Interestana, 14 Oct. 2026, interestana.com/articles/google-tests-ai-mode-left-sidebar-on-main-google-search-results-page-0015roq0.
Chicago
Interestana AI Editorial. “Google Tests AI Mode Sidebar on Search Results.” Interestana, October 14, 2026. https://interestana.com/articles/google-tests-ai-mode-left-sidebar-on-main-google-search-results-page-0015roq0.
BibTeX
@misc{interestana_0015roq0,
author = {{Interestana AI Editorial}},
title = {{Google Tests AI Mode Sidebar on Search Results}},
howpublished = {Interestana},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
url = {https://interestana.com/articles/google-tests-ai-mode-left-sidebar-on-main-google-search-results-page-0015roq0},
note = {Summary of reporting by Search Engine Roundtable, https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-mode-left-sidebar-42298.html}
}Credit the source
Original reporting: Search Engine Roundtable, “Google Tests AI Mode Left Sidebar On Main Google Search Results Page”, https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-mode-left-sidebar-42298.html(opens in a new tab)
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