{"slug": "google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage", "title": "Google's classic Search button is gone in a new AI-first homepage", "summary": "Google is testing an AI-first homepage for signed-out users that replaces the classic Search button with Create images, Ask about files, and Brainstorm shortcuts, plus an AI Mode button inside the search field. In testing, AI Mode, Ask about files, and Brainstorm worked without a Google Account, while Create images required sign-in. Google has not confirmed a broader rollout.", "body_md": "# Google's classic Search button is gone in a new AI-first homepage\n\n[Google](https://www.google.com/) appears to be testing a more AI-focused version of its homepage for people who are not signed into a Google Account.\n\nThe homepage adds Create images, Ask about files, and Brainstorm below the search box instead of the usual Google Search button, while an [AI Mode](https://www.google.com/search?udm=50&aep=11&atvm=2) button appears inside the search field.\n\nWe spotted the homepage while using Google Search in the stable version of Chrome without a signed-in account. We also saw the same layout in Microsoft Edge and Perplexity’s Comet browser.\n\nThese controls do more than promote Google’s AI features. In our testing, Ask about files and Brainstorm worked without a Google Account, and we could also use AI Mode while signed out.\n\nThe Ask about files shortcut is particularly interesting. A + button appears inside the search box and lets us attach a file before submitting a question. We could then ask questions about the uploaded file without signing in.\n\nBrainstorm also works while signed out. After selecting the shortcut, we get a prompt where we can describe what we need and receive an answer.\n\nThe homepage also shows Create images, but this option has a different requirement. Google requires users to sign in to a Google Account before they can create an image.\n\nThe difference becomes clearer when we compare this version with Google’s traditional homepage. Google normally shows Google Search and I’m Feeling Lucky below the search box. In this version, Create images, Ask about files, and Brainstorm take the place of the Google Search button, while I’m Feeling Lucky remains.\n\nThe homepage also changes after we sign in to a Google Account. The three AI shortcuts disappeared after sign-in and returned after we signed out again.\n\nGoogle has not said whether everyone will see this homepage. The change could be part of a test or server-side rollout, and Google may limit it by account, session, or location.\n\nFor some signed-out visitors, Google appears to be testing a homepage that puts image creation, file questions, and brainstorming alongside the search box. In our testing, AI Mode, Ask about files, and Brainstorm worked without signing in, while Create images required a Google Account.\n\nComments are reviewed before they appear. Be kind, be useful.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage", "canonical_source": "https://searchenginewatch.com/google-tests-ai-focused-homepage-for-signed-out-users/", "published_at": "2026-08-10 17:05:54+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-10 17:13:05.651893+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["generative-ai", "ai-products", "ai-tools"], "entities": ["Google", "Chrome", "Microsoft Edge", "Perplexity", "Comet browser"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-s-classic-search-button-is-gone-in-a-new-ai-first-homepage.jsonld"}}