Hide Google AI Overviews

Hide annoying Google AI Overviews.

Hide Google AI Overviews - Firefox Add-on

"Hide Google AI Overviews" is a Firefox add-on that enhances your browsing by eliminating AI-generated summaries from Google search results. This open-source extension prioritizes traditional results, allowing users to enjoy a streamlined interface without the clutter of AI insights. For those concerned about privacy or interested in contributing, the source code is available on GitHub.
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Add-on stats

By: Zbarnz
Users: 9,733
230
Rating: 4.37
(49)
0.03
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-08-30)
Creation date: 2024-08-29
Weekly download count: 558
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*.google.com/search*
  • *://*.google.ad/search*
  • *://*.google.ae/search*
  • *://*.google.com.af/search*
  • *://*.google.com.ag/search*
  • *://*.google.al/search*
  • *://*.google.am/search*
  • *://*.google.co.ao/search*
  • *://*.google.com.ar/search*
  • *://*.google.as/search*
    • See more
Size: 19.59K
URLs: Website

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# 772 ▲ 23
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords

Hide annoying Google AI Overviews.

This browser extension is designed to enhance your browsing experience by removing AI-generated overviews from Google search results. Recognizing that not all users appreciate the AI-powered summaries and insights which can clutter search results, this extension offers a clean, streamlined interface that focuses solely on traditional results, allowing you to easily turn off AI Overviews.

Note: This project is open source. If you have privacy concerns or want to contribute, view the source code here: https://github.com/zbarnz/Google_AI_Overviews_Blocker

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks AI-generated overviews
  • Does not alter the visual structure of the page
  • Allows users to research without AI interference
  • Works well on desktop
Cons
  • Does not work on Android
  • Issues with language settings preventing blocking AI overviews
  • Inconvenience of individually switching permissions for multiple Google domains
Most mentioned
  • Does not work on Android
  • Effectively removes AI content
  • Users appreciate being able to research independently
User reviews
Should be a default feature on Google Search, but glad this plugin fills the void.
by Doc Bok, 2024-12-24
by Firefox user 18746625, 2024-12-23
by Fox Illusion, 2024-12-14
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Hide Google AI Overviews requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hide Google AI Overviews is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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