Remove 'Google recommends using ...' ad

Removes the annoying popup (that keeps coming back) on Google sites that suggests to use Google's browser.

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Remove 'Google recommends using...' Ad Chrome Extension

This lightweight Chrome extension removes the persistent popup on Google websites that suggests using Google's browser instead of others like Microsoft Edge. By silently blocking this recurring ad, users enjoy an uninterrupted and cleaner browsing experience on all Google sites without distractions.

Simple to install and use, it works seamlessly in the background, allowing you to focus on your tasks without the annoyance of repeated browser upgrade prompts.

Add-on

By:: Rutger Smit
Users:: 6,353
Rating:: 4.50

(19)
Version:: 0.4.0 Last updated: 2021-06-16
Creation date:: 2021-06-16
Risk:: Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Size:: 14.03KB
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 2,176 ▲ 129

Other rankings

#710 in Productivity ▲ 72

#2 in recommend keyword 29 ▲ 1

#8 in google keep keyword 48 ▼ 1

#23 in remove keyword 42

#57 in google keyword 95 ▼ 5

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User reviews

The 'Remove "Google recommends using ..." ad' Edge add-on is praised for effectively eliminating annoying Chrome promotion pop-ups, enhancing the browsing experience for many users. However, several users note occasional issues with Google service interactions being disabled and inconsistent effectiveness for some. Additionally, users would like customization options to specify sites the add-on applies to and broader prompt removal capabilities. Despite some shortcomings, overall user sentiment is positive due to the extension's core functionality.

Pros

Effectively removes the annoying 'Google recommends using...' pop-up, greatly improving user experience.
Simple and does what it promises, making the browsing experience better without Chrome prompts.
Users express high satisfaction and gratitude for the extension's functionality.
Sometimes the pop-up appears very briefly but is quickly removed by the extension.

Cons

Occasionally interferes with click actions on Google products such as Gmail reply buttons and Google Calendar sidebar.
Does not work consistently for all users; some still see 'use Chrome' banners or homepage prompts.
Lacks the ability for users to customize which sites the add-on works on or add additional sites like the Chrome Web Store link.
Requests to add support for removing other Google prompts such as 'make Google your homepage'.

Recent reviews

not work current. date: 2025/01/09

by ec*****, 2025-01-09

This is a fabulous extension for Microsoft Edge. My only complaint is that it sometimes disables click actions in Google products, like Reply in Gmail and sidebar actions in Google calendar. Turning off the extension temporarily is the only workaround I've found.

by Br*****, 2024-02-16

I have wasted so many heartbeats of my life trying to get rid of this super annoying pop-up! Finally this seems to be the solution. I even get some satisfaction every time it works since I can see that the pop-up tried to display and was immediately killed by the extension! All I can say it thank you thank you thank you!

by Jo*****, 2023-10-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Remove 'Google recommends using ...' ad requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.

Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that an Edge add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Edge add-on reputation on Edge Add-on Store, the amount of time the Edge add-on has been around, and other signals about the Edge add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing an Edge add-on.

Remove 'Google recommends using ...' ad is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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