Google Search Console just dropped a massive update: Web Multimodal Search Reporting is LIVE!
If your SEO strategy is still purely text-focused, you’re missing out on a huge chunk of visual traffic.
Google is officially rolling out a new Multimodal Search Filter inside Search Console performance reports.
Here’s what this means for search marketers & creators:
Track Camera & Image Traffic: You can now see exact performance data from Google Lens, Circle to Search, uploaded images, and Chrome’s “Search this image” feature.
Generative AI & Search: Available across standard Search results AND Generative AI features.
Cross-Platform Insights: Works for platform properties like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram accounts too!
My Take: If you’ve been struggling to convince clients or team leads to optimize image alt tags, schema, and visual assets, this data is your goldmine. Visual search isn't just the future anymore; it's trackable today.