Thanks, EU! (Google Maps and Shopping links)

Puts the Google Maps and Shopping links back into Google search results for people in the EU.

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By: tillerman
Users: 627 ▲ 24
Rating: 4.67 (12)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-27)
Creation date: 2024-03-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
Size: 59.00K

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Extension summary

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Not "Thank you, India," as Alanis Morissette sings in "Thank U," we ironically say "Thanks, EU!" for depriving us of the convenient links to Google Maps and Shopping from the Google search results page, to which we've grown accustomed.

Recently, Google had to change its linking behavior on the Google search results page due to the EU's Digital Markets Act over concerns about monopolistic, anticompetitive behavior. For those who have become accustomed to clicking on the map picture or the 'Maps' or 'Shopping' tab in Google's search results to get to Google Maps or Shopping respectively, this browser extension is the solution. It restores these links back into the Google search results.

Further reading can be found on https://support.google.com/websearch/thread/261655134?hl=en&msgid=263765253 and https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/complying-with-the-digital-markets-act/.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Restores functionality removed by EU regulations
  • Easy to use and effective
  • Users appreciate the convenience it provides
  • High user satisfaction with performance
Cons
  • Some users report that it doesn't work
  • Dependency on Google services may not appeal to everyone
Most mentioned
  • Thanks for developing this extension
  • Criticism of EU regulations
  • Positive performance feedback
  • Requests for petitions against EU policies
Recent reviews
ZŁOTO!
by Piotr Adam, 2024-09-10

Ein Traum! Vielen vielen Dank
by Patrick Löhr, 2024-09-08

Sehr geile Extension. Hätte es sie nicht gegeben, hätte ich sie selbst entwickelt. Wieso muss die EU immer so einen Sch**ß entscheiden. Die Probleme die damit gelöst werden sollen Interessiert keinen Nutzer. Das einzige was den Nutzer interessiert ist die Usability und das hat die EU damit komplett in die Tonne getreten! Und wenn ich Bing Maps, Mapbox, etc. verwenden möchte, dann würde ich die Seite auch aufrufen. Ich bin nun mal bei Google, um die Google Produkte zu nutzen. Wenn ich Maps nicht nutzen will, muss ich ja auch nicht auf die Karte oder den link "Maps" drauf klicken! Vielen Dank für die Mühe. Falls Jemand eine Petition gegen diese EU Richtlinie kennt, immer her damit!
by Lasse Kathke, 2024-08-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Thanks, EU! (Google Maps and Shopping links) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

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