Google is quietly testing a new search flow in Chrome Canary. The build observed on June 5, 2026 sends any query entered in the address bar straight to an AI‑powered results page, bypassing the traditional search results list. The change appears only in the experimental Canary channel and is not yet rolled out to stable Chrome.
If the test sticks, users will see AI responses without an extra click, potentially reshaping how Chrome presents information. Developers and power users will need to watch for any impact on extensions that rely on standard search results.
For now, the feature is limited to a small group of early adopters, and Google has not issued a public statement beyond the internal test flag.