The impact of the Hide Google AI Overviews extension
Since the global rollout of AI Overviews in Google Search results, the users have been widely adopting Hide Google AI Overviews extension. They prefer the traditional search experience. This data was compiled by Florian Bessonnat, co-founder of Simplex, based on figures from the Chrome Web Store.
In less than three months, it surpassed 100,000 installations, a striking number.
This movement reveals something important:
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→ 70% report that AI-generated answers are unreliable or inaccurate; → 65% lament the lack of an easy option to turn off the feature; → 50% prefer a cleaner interface without the AI panel; → 40% trust content produced by identifiable human sources more; → 25% notice faster page loading times; → 20% express a general distrust toward generative AI integrated into search.
An analysis of Chrome Web Store reviews between May and June 2025 reveals why so many users are turning to the extension to remove Google's generative AI panel from search results:
What does this mean for the future of online search?
These insights show that maintaining control over one's navigation remains a top priority for users in the future of online search.
Moreover, clear and straightforward interfaces continue to strongly influence preferences, while privacy protection remains a decisive factor when adopting or rejecting new features.
The search experience is evolving fast
and how companies and users respond to these changes could redefine the digital landscape in the coming years.
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