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Google desktop click-through rates fell in Q2 2026 while mobile rates rose, new data shows

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Google Search desktop CTR declined while mobile CTR increased in Q2 2026, marking a shift in user click behavior across devices.

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Desktop click-through rates on Google Search fell during Q2 2026 while mobile rates rose at top positions, according to data tracking the period following the resolution of a Search Console logging error. The trend suggests shifting user engagement patterns between devices.

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