Disable Google Search Text Highlights

This minimalistic extension disables "Scroll to Text Fragment" feature in Google search results
What is Disable Google Search Text Highlights?
"Disable Google Search Text Highlights" is a minimalistic Chrome extension that disables the 'Scroll to Text Fragment' feature in Google search results, preventing unwanted text highlights on pages. It's open-source and provides users with greater control over their browsing experience by eliminating distractions when accessing search results. With regular updates and a focus on optimal performance, this extension ensures a smoother interaction with Google searches.

Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.66 (67)
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-31)
Creation date: 2020-08-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 15.62K

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Extension summary

Google search results sometimes highlight text snippets on pages opened from search results.

The feature can sometimes be annoying, however currently there's no way to disable it from browser preferences.

This extension has been created to override it and disable the highlights.

Disable Google Search Text Highlights is open source software: https://github.com/everyonesdesign/disable-google-search-text-highlights

☕ If you like the extension you can buy a coffee for the author here: https://buymeacoff.ee/everyonesdesign

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively removes Google search text highlights
  • User-friendly and straightforward functionality
  • Helps improve browsing experience by eliminating annoyance
  • Allows users to have more control over their search results
  • Appreciation for the developers and the intention behind the extension
Cons
  • Has stopped working for some users recently
  • Requires periodic updates to maintain functionality
  • Users frustrated with Google's forced features
  • Some users had problems with specific types of links not being addressed
  • Concerns about the dependency on third-party solutions for basic browser functionality
Most mentioned
  • Google's poor user experience with text highlights
  • Frustration over the highlights returning after functionality ceased
  • Praise for the extension when it works
  • Desire for Google's options to disable unwanted features natively
  • Willingness to consider alternative browsers due to Google control
Recent reviews
Good extension, b.A.A.d company. Google is sadly killing this off with MV3.
by TheSystemGuy128, 2024-08-27

It needed a restart to work, but now it's doing what it says. 5 stars for solving a horrible idea
by Jacopo Santelli, 2024-06-17

Best extension ever created, obviously Google doesn't understand what UX is and is just throwing garbage at us non stop
by Tamas Kikillai, 2024-05-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Google Search Text Highlights requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Google Search Text Highlights is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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