Reddit now has 80 million weekly search users after integrating its traditional search with AI-powered Q&A features. This shift aims to keep users on the platform for both starting and completing their searches, reducing reliance on Google. Brands need to pay attention, as visibility on Reddit is becoming key for consumer decisions.

Reddit plans to unify its search interface, integrating its traditional search with the AI-driven Reddit Answers feature. CEO Steve Huffman highlighted the goal of positioning Reddit as a primary search engine, capitalizing on user-generated content to provide valuable answers. The company is also redesigning its app to make the search box more visible.

Google’s search head, Liz Reid, asserts that AI is not negatively impacting web traffic, claiming that total organic click volume remains stable and that searches are increasing. However, her blog post lacks concrete data to support these claims, especially in light of a recent study indicating lower click-through rates with AI Overviews. Reid suggests that search trends are evolving and emphasizes the growing demand for authentic voices in search results, hinting at a partnership with Reddit to enhance AI training.