Will Google AI Mode still send traffic to Maars-style Q&A pages?

Probably yes — but not uniformly, and not at the same volume or in the same patterns as classic blue-link search.

For Maars-style Q&A pages, Google AI Mode is most likely to send traffic when the query is complex, niche, subjective, technical, or benefits from firsthand experience and discussion. In those cases, Google’s AI features may still cite or link to community-driven Q&A pages, and highly targeted, deep-intent searches can continue to drive clicks.

For straightforward factual questions, AI answers can satisfy the query on the results page, which usually reduces clicks to the page itself.

So the practical answer is:

• Yes, some traffic can still come through from AI Mode and related AI search features.
• No, you should not assume the same traffic patterns as traditional organic search.
• Pages with unique, firsthand, or highly specific answers are more likely to keep earning visibility and clicks.

What to verify before making a business decision:

• Check Google Search Console for query-level impressions and clicks.
• Compare traffic from informational vs. long-tail conversational queries.
• Watch whether your pages are being cited or linked in AI Mode/AI Overviews.
• Re-check the current Google help docs and product behavior, since AI search presentation can change.