Disable Google Search Text Highlights

This minimalistic extension disables "Scroll to Text Fragment" feature in Google search results

Disable Google Search Text Highlights Extension

"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.

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By: everyonesdesign

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 4.67

(69)

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-31)

Creation date: 2020-08-28

Size: 15.62K

Email: co*****@everyonesdesign.ru

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,941

Other rankings

#4075 in Accessibility ▲ 180 #13 in fragment keyword 16 ▲ #52 in disable keyword 35 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

User reviews

Good extension, b.A.A.d company. Google is sadly killing this off with MV3.

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

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

Tamas Kikillai, 2024-05-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Google Search Text Highlights requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Disable Google Search Text Highlights. Use it at your own risk.

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