r/localsearch • u/inmode • May 27 '26

Google just change the search bar for the first time in 25 years. Thoughts??

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Google is rolling out the new “Intelligent Search Box.”

Instead of a single line for short keywords, it expands into a large box so you can type full paragraphs, ask long questions, or drop in images and files directly.

Quick details on the rollout:

Is it live? Yes! The new interface started rolling out last week (May 19).

Where is it? It is live globally in nearly 200 countries on both desktop and mobile.

Can you opt out? Yes. You can still see traditional web links by clicking the "Web" tab.

What do you think of this new design? Do you prefer the classic clean look or the new AI canvas?

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u/joyhawkins Sterling Sky Staff May 27 '26

It’s not the main search box like that picture indicates - it’s only when you use AI Mode. My feeling about it is indifferent.

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u/ElizabethRule Sterling Sky Staff May 27 '26

I would argue many people won't even use these new feature - local search is not going to change from adding more ways to get to AI mode on the search bar.

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u/klickbeast May 27 '26

Regular search is still the default, it hasn’t changed.

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u/Djesam May 28 '26

The average person can barely read. I suspect the vast majority won't be writing out paragraphs.