udm14 Firefox Add-on - Google Search with udm=14
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Search engine add-on so that the udm=14 parameter is automatically included in Google searches.
As of 22 May 2024, this parameter requests Google to return a more stripped down view for search results, omitting much of the additional junk inserted by allegedly AI processes.
This add-on was created solely to make it easier for me to use this parameter for default search. Uploaded in case it is of use to others.
After adding udm14 to Firefox, you can use Settings > Search > Default Search Engine to select it as the default.
If you are using Firefox on Android, addons of this type will not work, but you can add the same search engine as your default by modifying the instructions shown here for Startpage: https://support.startpage.com/hc/en-us/articles/4520868432788-Make-Startpage-your-default-search-engine-on-Firefox-mobile-Android with the following settings:
Name: whatever you like!
Search string URL: https://google.com/search?q=%s&udm=14
Search suggestions API URL: https://suggestqueries.google.com/complete/search?client=firefox&q=%s
User reviews
- Effectively culls unwanted AI-generated content from Google search results.
- Simple and straightforward functionality with no unnecessary options.
- Allows users to easily switch between different search engines, including a param-based setup.
- Lightweight with no invasive user interface.
- Removes useful widgets such as translation and calculator features, which some users did not appreciate.
- Lacks options to selectively filter out only AI content while keeping other features intact.
- The add-on effectively filters out AI-generated results.
- Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the extension.
- Concerns about the removal of other useful features along with AI content.
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udm14 requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
udm14 is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.