Can I just turn off AI Overviews in Google Search?
No. There is no official way to turn off Google’s AI summaries, but you can hide or avoid AI Overviews using the four methods described above. These are the only known workarounds as of July 2025.
Will these workarounds ever break or stop working?
Possibly. For instance, Chrome extensions may become unavailable for one reason or another, or Search Labs might end its Web Guide mode experiment. I’ll update this guide if and when any of these hacks stop working.
What’s the difference between Google’s Web tab and Web Guide mode?
Google’s Web tab, which is typically hidden under the More menu in Google Search (after All, Video, News, Books, etc.,) is pure, classic search results. You get 10 or so blue links and no AI summaries.
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Web Guide, however, is a new Search Labs experiment. It uses Gemini AI to group links by topic into categories. AI snippets are still there, but they have been moved further down below a couple of blue links.
Which method should I try first?
Honestly, I’ve just gotten use to searching with “-AI” at the end of all my queries. It’s quick and easy and works both on mobile and desktop, no matter the browser or app you’re using — no fuss, no muss.
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