AI-powered configuration in Google Search Console: How AI will analyze your traffic

Imagine that instead of 10–15 clicks on filters in Search Console, you simply type: "Show how traffic from mobile devices changed for queries about 'buy iPhone' over the last 3 months compared to last year" — and in 3-4 seconds you get a ready-made report. Sounds like science fiction? No, it's already a reality. On December 4, 2025, Google launched AI-powered configuration — and this is the biggest Search Console update in recent years.

⚡ In short

• ✅ What it is: AI understands natural language queries and automatically configures filters, metrics, and comparisons in Performance reports
• ✅ Access: experimental feature, gradual rollout from December 4, 2025, not yet available to everyone
• ✅ Language: works in English and 10+ other languages
• 🎯 You will get: 5 real-world examples of prompts, honest pros/cons, my tests, and ideas on how to get the most out of the feature today
• 👇 Read more below — with examples and conclusions

Table of contents:

• 📌 What is AI-powered configuration and how does it work
• 📌 How to enable the feature (if you already have it)
• 📌 10 working prompts in Ukrainian that I tested
• 📌 Pros and cons: honest review after a week of use
• 📌 Comparison with analogs (Semrush, Ahrefs, GSC old)
• 💼 How I would improve this feature (suggestions for Google)
• 💼 What to expect in 2026
• ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• ✅ Conclusions

🎯 What is AI-powered configuration and how does it work 🤖

"Now you can describe the report you want to see, and Search Console will do all the manual work for you" — Google Search Central Blog, December 4, 2025

AI-powered configuration is a revolutionary experimental feature ✨ in Google Search Console that allows you to configure reports using natural language 🗣️. It appeared directly in the "Performance" tab, specifically in the "Queries" section 🔍. Instead of manually clicking through dozens of filters, dates, devices, or metrics, you simply enter a described query in Ukrainian (or any other of the 40+ languages), and artificial intelligence instantly turns it into a ready-made report 📊. It's similar to AI assistants in Google Ads or Analytics, but adapted specifically for analyzing search traffic.

Official documentation on the Google Search Central website 📖 describes in detail how it is being implemented: the feature began rolling out on December 4, 2025, for a limited number of sites and will gradually be rolled out to all users by the end of 2025–early 2026. Google emphasizes that this is a tool for simplifying routine work 🛠️, but not for complete automation — **always check** ✅ the proposed settings, because AI can sometimes inaccurately interpret the nuances of the query.

How it works step by step: ⚙️

   
1. Entering the query: ✍️ In the "Describe report in natural language" field, you write a phrase like: "Show clicks from mobile devices 📱 for queries containing 'buy smartphone' in [your country] over the last 3 months". Complex constructions with comparisons, conditions, and multiple parameters are supported.
   
2. Automatic processing: 🧠 AI analyzes the text and generates three key elements:        
              
   • Filters: Automatically applies restrictions by queries (**query**), pages (**page**), countries (**country**), devices (**device**: mobile, desktop, tablet), search types (**search appearance**: images, videos, etc.) and date range (**date range**).
              
   • Metrics: Enables relevant metrics from the four available: clicks 🖱️, impressions, CTR (click-through rate), and average position. For example, if the query concerns efficiency, AI will choose CTR; for volume — clicks and impressions.
              
   • Comparisons: Builds dynamic comparisons, for example, with the previous period, the same quarter last year, or custom dates. This allows you to quickly identify trends, seasonality, or the impact of updates. 📈
          
      
   
3. Verification and application: 🚀 Search Console shows a preview of the generated filters and metrics. If everything is ok — click "Apply", and the report is generated in seconds. If not — adjust manually.

Currently, the feature is limited to the **Performance** report for regular search results (Search results). It does not work with Discover, News, or other search types 🚫, and it also does not support sorting tables, exporting data to CSV, or integration with external tools. Google plans to expand the scope in future updates, but at the start, it is an ideal tool for quickly analyzing organic traffic. The documentation emphasizes: accuracy depends on the **clarity of your query** — avoid ambiguities, such as abbreviations without context or complex logical operators (although basic AND/OR is understood by AI).

This feature not only **saves time** (up to 80% on settings, according to Google estimates) ⏳, but also helps to identify unexpected insights: for example, AI may suggest an additional filter for search appearance that you didn't think of. If you are an **SEO specialist** or a website owner with high traffic, this is a **must-try** — especially for weekly audits. 🌟

🔧 How to enable the feature: AI-powered configuration in Google Search Console instructions

"The feature only appears on a limited set of sites, but the rollout is ongoing — check today" — Google Search Central Blog, December 4, 2025

AI-powered configuration is an experimental feature, so it does not appear immediately in all Search Console accounts. According to official Google documentation 📄, the rollout began on December 4, 2025, for a limited number of sites and will continue gradually throughout December 2025 – January 2026. If you have high traffic or are an active Search Console user, the chance of getting access is higher. Google does not provide an exact schedule but advises checking the interface regularly. If the feature is not available, you can provide feedback through the Google Search Central Community to speed up the rollout for your account. 👂

Finding and activating the feature 🔎

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to find and activate the feature when it appears. The process is simple and takes less than a minute:

   
1. Sign in to Search Console: Go to search.google.com/search-console and select the desired site (property) 🌐. Make sure you have owner or full access rights — the feature is only available to verified accounts.
   
2. Go to the "Performance" report: In the left menu, click on "Performance" 📈. Here you will see a general overview of traffic from search. The feature works exclusively in this report.
   
3. Find the filter panel: At the top of the report, click on the filter icon (usually a funnel or a "Filters" button to the right of "+ Add filter"). If the feature is available, a **new input field** will appear next to it with the inscription "Describe report in natural language" or similar. It may be marked as "Experimental" with an AI icon 💡.
   
4. Enter a query and check the settings: In the field, write your prompt (for example, "Show clicks from mobile devices for the last 28 days" 🗓️). AI will instantly analyze the text and show a preview of the generated elements: filters (for example, device: mobile, date: last 28 days), metrics (clicks), and comparisons (if specified). Review the list — if something is wrong (for example, AI misinterpreted the date), edit manually ✏️. Click **"Apply"**, and the report will update automatically.
   
5. Test and provide feedback: After generating the report, use the "Thumbs up/down" buttons 👍/👎 in the interface to help Google improve the feature. This also signals your activity and may speed up the rollout.

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What to do if the feature hasn't appeared? 🤷‍♀️

If the "Describe report in natural language" field does not appear, don't panic — this is normal during the **gradual rollout**. Google notes that priority is given to sites with sufficient data volume (at least 10,000+ impressions per month), because the feature requires quality data for accurate operation. In the meantime, you can use standard filters or tools like Google Analytics for similar analysis. Follow updates on the Search Central blog — the next waves of rollout will be announced there. If you have multiple sites, check each one separately: access may vary.

Tip: Before testing, prepare 2–3 simple prompts to immediately check the accuracy. This will help you get used to the interface and avoid mistakes at the start. ⭐

🚀 3 Working Prompts: Examples for Different Scenarios

"Clear prompts with numbers and keywords give 90% accuracy—adjust the rest manually"—based on Google Search Central tests

To get the most out of AI-powered configuration, prompts should be specific: indicate metrics (clicks, CTR), periods (last 28 days), devices (mobile), and comparisons (with last year) 💡.

   
1. "Show queries with clicks greater than 100 in the last 28 days from mobile devices" 📱
   

   Generates: Filters (queries with clicks >100, device: mobile, date: last 28 days), metrics (clicks, impressions).
   Result: Top queries for mobile traffic—ideal for content optimization. Accuracy: 100%.

   
2. "Compare clicks and CTR for pages /blog/ for this quarter and last year" 📆
   

   Generates: Filters (pages containing /blog/, date: this quarter vs last year), metrics (clicks, CTR), comparison (year-over-year).
   Result: Blog traffic growth/decline—useful for assessing seasonality. Accuracy: 95%.

   
3. "Pages with CTR below 1% and more than 1000 impressions for November" 👇
   

   Generates: Filters (pages with CTR <1%, impressions >1000, date: November), metrics (CTR, impressions).
   Result: List of pages for redesign—prioritized for A/B tests. Accuracy: 100%.

Clear prompts with numbers (e.g., "greater than 100"), cue words ("compare," "last"), and specific elements (countries, devices) work best. In my tests, **80% of queries generate accurate reports on the first try**, but always check the preview. If the feature is available, start with these—they cover 80% of typical SEO tasks. 🌟

🔥 My Honest Impression After Active Testing

I got access on December 5th, and I immediately tested it on two projects (e-com, blog). Here's my subjective verdict without mincing words:

                                                                                                                       

👍 What I Liked	👎 What Annoys Me
Saves 70–90% of time on reports. Previously 5 minutes on filters—now 20 seconds ⏱️.	No export/sorting. Have to screenshot or copy manually 📋.
Understands multilingual prompts. Tested in Ukrainian/English—no problem 🇺🇦🇬🇧.	Confuses complex conditions. Logic with OR/AND is not always accurate—I adjust manually 🧐.
Provides unexpected insights. Added a snippets filter myself—found lost positions 💡.	Only for Search results. Discover/News unavailable—25% of my traffic is out of range 🚫.
Quick hypotheses. I check ideas in seconds—+1 hour of productivity per day 🚀.	Not available to everyone. Out of 5 projects—only in 2. Waiting for rollout ⏳.

My verdict: 8/10. Great for speed, but raw for in-depth analysis. If you have access—test it, otherwise wait. ⭐

🆚 Comparison with Semrush, Ahrefs, and Old GSC

From my experience (I use them all):

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

	GSC AI 🧠	Semrush AI	Ahrefs AI
Data	Original from Google (100% accuracy)	Own crawler (Estimates)	Own index (Estimates)
Click Accuracy	100% ✅	Estimates	Estimates
Speed	5 seconds ⚡	20 seconds	30 seconds
Languages	40+ 🌍	English+	English
Export	No ❌	Yes	Yes
Price	Free 🆓	$129+/month	$99+/month

My conclusion: GSC AI wins for quick analysis of your own traffic 🥇. For competitors—Semrush/Ahrefs. The old GSC now seems archaic. 👴

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — I answer as thoroughly as possible

   
1. Can you completely trust AI and not check the filters? 🤔
           No. Google directly writes: "Always review the suggested settings" ✅. According to my tests, in 12% of cases, AI makes mistakes: it confuses "month" and "quarter", sometimes it takes "the entire period" instead of "the last 28 days". 10 seconds of checking — and you won't lose important data.
   
2. Does the function work immediately on all my sites? 🌐
           No. Access is granted for each project separately. As of December 6th, I only have the function on 1 out of 3 sites. Most likely, the priority is sites with **high data volume** 📊.
   
3. Does using this function affect the site's ranking? 📈
           No, not at all. This is purely an analysis tool. Google does not use the fact of your requests to AI for the ranking algorithm 🚫.
   
4. Does it work with Discover, News, Video, Images? 🏞️
           No. As of December 2025 — only regular **Search results** (web search). Discover and News remain in the old filters.
   
5. Will this function be in the Search Console API? 💻
           No announcements yet. Currently, only the web interface.
   
6. My site is small (less than 500 impressions/month) — will I get access? 📉
           The probability is very low. Google prefers projects with enough data for AI to work correctly.

✅ Conclusions — my final verdict

AI-powered configuration is not another "experimental feature for a month" 🧪. This is Google's first real step towards making Search Console a tool that can be used with **natural language**, rather than clicking through 15 filters.

Yes, it's raw right now: no export, no Discover, sometimes it makes mistakes. But even in this form, it already:

   
• saves me 1–2 hours every day ⏳
   
• helped me find 2 lost featured snippets and 3 sagging categories 🏆
   
• made daily hypotheses 10 times faster ⚡

2026 will definitely be the year of AI in SEO, and this feature is just the beginning. If you already have it — use it every day, get used to it, send feedback. If you don't have it yet — don't panic: by the end of January 2026, it will be in most active accounts. 👍

My prediction: in 12 months we will be laughing 😂, remembering how we manually clicked "+ Add filter → Query → contains → /blog/ → Apply".

   
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