Google is testing a slight update to the sticky sponsored results interface that it tested back in September 2024. Note: A version of this was launched in October 2025, but this interface has a thinner and smaller sponsored label and uses curved borders.
This test was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who wrote on X, "Google with new layout for sponsored results . It's look like a cards , rounded by corner."
Here is his video:
It looks a lot like the September 2024 test, which Google confirmed was a test.
He also noticed those read more links in the ads, but I don't think that part is new.
🧵 with read more . pic.twitter.com/8deuAb7Nmc
— Khushal Bherwani (@b4k_khushal) July 12, 2026
Forum discussion at X.
