A Guide to Disabling "AI Search Enhancements" in Chrome

Accessing clear and direct search results on the internet can often be obscured by the varied and AI-enhanced content that Google provides. If you prefer simple web results when using Google Chrome, you can adjust your browser settings to exclude AI enhancements. This guide will show you how to configure Chrome to default to a "Web" filter, ensuring your searches return straightforward, web-based results.

Steps to Set Up Chrome for Web-Only Search Results

Step 1: Access Chrome Settings

• Open your Google Chrome browser.
• Click on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the dropdown menu.
• From the dropdown menu, select "Settings" to open the browser settings page.

Step 2: Manage Search Engine Settings

• In the Settings menu, navigate to the sidebar and click on "Search Engine" to expand the search engine settings.
• Select "Manage search engines and site search" to access and adjust your search engine preferences.

Step 3: Add a New Search Engine

• Under the "Site Search" section of the page, you'll find the option to add a new search engine. Click the "Add" button to create a new entry.
• You will be prompted to fill in three fields:
  • Name: Enter "Google (Web)" as the name of the new search engine.
  • Shortcut: This can be left as the default or set to a preferred shortcut, like "websearch".
  • URL: Input the URL https://google.com/search?udm=14&q=%s — this URL structure commands Chrome to prioritize web results in your searches.

Step 4: Set the New Search Engine as Default

• Once you have created the new search engine setting, save your changes.
• Next to your newly added search engine, click the three-dot menu on the right-hand side and select "Make default" to set this search engine as your primary search method.

Step 5: Save and Test

• After setting the new search engine as default, close the settings tab and test your new setup by typing a query into Chrome’s URL bar. You should now see web-based results as your default search outcomes.

Further notes...

By following these simple steps, you can tailor your Google Chrome browser to default to web-based search results, sidestepping the AI-enhanced results that Google sometimes provides. This setup not only simplifies your search experience but also gives you control over the type of information you receive, making it ideal for users who prefer direct and uncomplicated search results.