Disabling Google's AI Overviews, also known as Search Generative Experience (SGE), requires workarounds since Google does not provide a direct option to turn off this feature. Here are several methods to minimize or bypass AI Overviews in your search results:
Using Browser Settings
Chrome on Desktop
- Modify Search Engine Settings:
- Open Chrome and enter
chrome://settings/searchEnginesin the address bar. - Click "Add" next to the "Site Search" section.
- Fill in the form as follows:
- Name: AI-Free Google
- Shortcut: (any shortcut you prefer)
- URL with %s in place of query:
{google:baseURL}search?q=%s&udm=14
- Save this entry and set it as your default search engine by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting "Make default".
- Open Chrome and enter
Firefox on Desktop
- Modify Search Engine Settings:
- Open Firefox and go to the three stacked dots in the upper-right corner.
- Select "Settings" > "Search".
- Click "Add Search Engine" and fill in the form:
- Name: AI-Free Google
- Search string:
https://www.google.com/search?udm=14&q=%s
- Save and set it as your default search engine.
Using Browser Extensions
Chrome Extensions
- Hide Google AI Overviews:
- Install the "Hide Google AI Overviews" extension from the Chrome Web Store. This extension hides AI Overviews by default.
- Bye Bye, Google AI:
- Install the "Bye Bye, Google AI" extension, which uses CSS to hide AI Overviews and other unwanted blocks from the Google search results page.
uBlock Origin
- Custom Filter:
- Install uBlock Origin.
- Go to the extension's settings, navigate to "My filters," and add the following filter:
google.com##.GcKpu. - Apply the changes to block AI Overviews.
Using the "Web" Tab
Manual Method
- Switch to Web Tab:
- After performing a search, click on the "Web" tab at the top of the search results page to view traditional search results without AI Overviews.
Mobile Devices
Chrome on Mobile
- Change Search Engine:
- Open Chrome, search for anything, and tap the three dots menu in the bottom right corner.
- Go to "Settings" > "Search Engine" and select a custom search engine that uses the
udm=14parameter to avoid AI Overviews.
Firefox on Mobile
- Modify Search Engine Settings:
- Open Firefox, go to the three stacked dots in the upper-right corner, and select "Settings" > "Search".
- Add a new search engine with the search string
https://www.google.com/search?udm=14&q=%sand set it as default.
By following these methods, you can effectively minimize or bypass AI Overviews in your Google search results, providing a more traditional search experience.
Answered August 10 2024 by Toolify
