Google has introduced a new visual feature in AI Mode that displays links to recipe websites at the top of search results for related recipe queries. Robby Stein, Google Search’s VP of Product, revealed this update in a post on X.
We have recently introduced a new visual style to make it simpler for users to find and access recipe pages using AI Mode in Search.
Prominent links for relevant recipe queries will be visible at the top of responses.
Robby Stein tweeted on June 30, 2026.
The links for recipe searches include images and information such as the creator’s name, ratings, and ingredient count, as stated by Stein. This update is connected to the recipe search improvements he mentioned in March.
Google’s Alterations
Stein discussed the update in his post.
We have recently introduced a new visual style to make it simpler for users to find and access recipe pages using AI Mode in Search.
Prominent links with useful information and images, such as the creator’s name, recipe ratings, and number of ingredients, will be displayed at the top of responses for relevant recipe queries. This improvement is an ongoing effort based on feedback received.
Paraphrased: The Content of the March Update
The modification is in line with the recipe panel that Google introduced in March, based on feedback regarding recipe results in AI Mode mentioned by Stein. We reported on this update when Stein first announced it.
The previous version allowed users to tap on a dish to access a panel containing links to related recipe websites and a short summary. The new version has positioned the links at the top of the response and includes information about the creator and recipe details next to them.
The significance of this issue
The new treatment could potentially boost the visibility of recipe pages in AI Mode responses for relevant queries if you share recipes.
Stein’s mentioned details are similar to the fields usually included in recipe structured data, like ratings and ingredients, but it’s unclear if structured data is required for the AI Mode treatment.
Some publishers of recipes argue that the update does not address their main issues with AI-generated recipe summaries.
Inspired Taste acknowledged the improvement mentioned by Stein, but pointed out that Google continues to display AI-generated recipes that may not accurately represent publisher content. They viewed the new link format as a positive development, noting that further efforts are needed.
Anticipating the future
Stein’s message did not mention specific details about the regions, languages, devices, or types of recipe searches that activate the new feature. He attributed the continued development of the feature to feedback from content creators, indicating that there may be additional modifications to recipe links in AI Mode.
Google might still face challenges from recipe publishers regarding how AI Mode summarizes and gives credit to recipe content, based on the initial feedback.
