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Search Engine Journal · Jul 23 Law & MoneyGoogle Search

Alphabet Q2: Search revenue up 17% as growth eases

Alphabet reported Q2 Search revenue of $63.27 billion, up 17% year over year — the first deceleration after four quarters of accelerating growth, with retail strength and Gemini integration credited, per Search Engine Journal.

Why it matters: The money says AI features aren't cannibalizing Search yet — growth eased, it didn't break.

The record: Google

Via Search Engine Journal ↗

Posted to the wire July 23, 2026.