
udm14 Firefox Add-on - Google Search with udm=14
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Add-on summary
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
- Effective at filtering out unwanted AI-generated content from Google search results.
- Simple and user-friendly with no unnecessary options or intrusive UI.
- Functions well as a separate search engine option, allowing users to switch easily between different search settings.
- Works reliably and consistently based on user feedback.
- Removes useful features like translation and calculator widgets, which may not be intended.
- Some users wish there was a way to customize the filtering options, specifically to retain certain features while removing AI content.
- The need for additional options for setting it as a default search engine, which is not intuitively provided.
- Effectiveness in culling unwanted AI content from search results.
- Removal of some useful widgets/features leads to mixed feelings.
- User-friendly and easy to use with no extra frills.
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
udm14 requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Can change search providers, which could redirect searches to malicious sites, posing moderate risk.
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Risk likelihood
udm14 is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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