
AI Tool Adoption for Local Business Recommendations Jumps from 6% to 45% in Twelve Months
Adoption of AI tools for local business recommendations surged from 6% to 45% within twelve months, according to local SEO statistics published July 15, 2026 by Affinco, while 46% of all Google searches now carry local intent and only 35% of small and mid-sized businesses maintain a Google Business