Google AI Mode Adds Price and Back-in-Stock Alerts, Changing Product Discovery

Google Search Console now features Generative AI performance reports, allowing site owners to track visibility within AI Overviews and AI Mode. Launched in June 2026 and expanded globally by August 31, these reports focus on impressions. Simultaneously, Google AI Mode has integrated price-drop tracking and back-in-stock alerts for shopping experiences. These updates enable shoppers to receive prompts regarding product changes, extending the discovery process and increasing the importance of accurate merchant pricing and availability signals.