Google is testing showing four images, instead of three images, in its search results. This is a small change but it does give more publishers a chance to show their images on the first page.
This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who shared some screenshots on X:
This is what I see:
Khushal posted more before and after examples:
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— Khushal Bherwani (@b4k_khushal) March 28, 2024
here is what looks in without test window pic.twitter.com/42LqAQlINg
Also:
New and Old - In the new SERP design, four large images are displayed, whereas in the old design, only three images were visible. Additionally, the new design optimally utilizes the available space on the right side. pic.twitter.com/vZPcD5ybyV
— Shameem Adhikarath (@shemiadhikarath) February 19, 2024
Forum discussion at X.