The prediction that came true

AI Search (AEO/GEO): Get Found by Machines That Answer — lesson 2 of 20 (STAT)

−25%

In 2024 Gartner predicted traditional search volume would drop 25% by 2026. A 2026 study of 1M+ keywords found 29% of search demand already in decline — worse than forecast.

Source: Gartner (2024); Fractl × Search Engine Land (2026)

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