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Does Google Support llms.txt in 2026?

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Many SEO guides still tell site owners to add the llms.txt file to appear in AI answers. Google's May 2026 AI optimization guide says otherwise: Google Search does not use llms.txt, so the file has no effect on whether a page shows up in AI Overviews or AI Mode. What matters from Google's position:…

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  1. 2026-10-05 23:01 · DEV Community — AI
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