An earlier diary provided in detail the changes to Google search which caused me also to quit using it
I use Duckduckgo as my main search engine and I'm satisfied with it.
But I came across this article which says:
But in the midst of all this, (AI insertion) Google quietly added something else to its results—a “Web” filter that presents what Google used to look like a decade ago, no extra junk. While Google made its AI-focused changes known on its biggest stage—during its Google I/O event—the Web filter was curiously announced on Twitter by Search Liaison Danny Sullivan…
As Sullivan wrote:
We’ve added this after hearing from some that there are times when they’d prefer to just see links to web pages in their search results, such as if they’re looking for longer-form text documents, using a device with limited internet access, or those who just prefer text-based results shown separately from search features. If you’re in that group, enjoy!
The fix.
In your web browser:
- Go to Settings -> Search
- Look at the list of search engines, and hit the plus button at the bottom left of the dialog box to add a new one
- Name the new item “Google Web Only,” and give it the nickname of “gw”
- Set the URL as https://www.google.com/search?q=%s&udm=14
- Set it as your default search
Now, when you use the omnibar on your browser of choice, it will automatically push you to the Google Web Only search.
I tried it and the old Google is back.
