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Google Shopping Ads Reverse Crocodile Effect with AI Overviews

Published: September 7, 2026 1 min read (61 words) Topic: google shopping ads Author: The SEOWIRE
New data reveals a reverse crocodile effect for Google Shopping ads after AI Overviews launched, causing fewer impressions and higher click-through rates.

When Google introduced AI Overviews into search engine result pages, web publishers quickly noticed an alarming trend. Industry analysts dubbed this phenomenon the crocodile effect or the great decoupling, where organic search impressions climb while actual click counts plummet. However, fresh retail data reveals a completely contrasting pattern happening inside paid retail campaigns, pointing toward a unique dynamic for e-commerce marketers.

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