README.md

Remove Google AI Overview

A lightweight Chrome extension that automatically removes AI Overview sections from Google search results.

Features

• 🚀 Automatic removal - Works immediately when search pages load
• 🎯 Smart targeting - Removes AI Overview containers using multiple selectors
• 🔄 Dynamic detection - Handles dynamically loaded content
• ⚡ Lightweight - Minimal resource usage
• 🔧 No configuration - Works out of the box

Installation

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right)
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
5. The extension is now active on Google search pages

Files

├── manifest.json    # Extension configuration
└── content.js       # Main removal script

How it works

The extension targets these elements commonly used for AI Overview:

• [data-mcpr] - Main AI Overview containers
• .YzCcne - AI Overview wrapper class
• [data-async-type="folsrch"] - Search result type indicator
• [jscontroller="EYwa3d"] - Google controller component
• .q8sySb, .hdzaWe - Additional AI Overview elements

Technical Details

• Manifest V3 compatible
• Runs on document_start for early execution
• Uses MutationObserver for dynamic content
• Periodic checks every 500ms for stubborn elements
• No external dependencies

Browser Support

• Chrome (Manifest V3)
• Edge (Chromium-based)
• Other Chromium browsers

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly on Google search
5. Submit a pull request

License

None, do what you want with this.

Disclaimer

This extension modifies Google search results display. Google may update their structure, requiring extension updates.