Google instructed us that the Sitelinks search box would stop working inside Google Search on November twenty first. Nicely, it lastly stopped working per week afterward November twenty seventh, within the afternoon.
Google wrote again then, “It has been over ten years since we initially introduced the sitelinks search field in Google Search, and over time, we have observed that utilization has dropped. With that, and to assist simplify the search outcomes, we’ll be eradicating this visible ingredient beginning on November 21, 2024.”
After I requested John Mueller of Google concerning the delay, he responded on Bluesky saying, “Generally the precise elimination takes a bit longer, that is why I discussed “beginning Nov 21″. It nearly seems like you do not like them :-). I am undecided if it’s going to occur this week (contemplating it is Friday), so let’s examine how Monday goes.”
Nicely, it took just a few extra days however on Wednesday, Google removed it.
Here’s what it regarded like:
Here’s what it regarded like beginning on Wednesday afternoon:
“This does not have an effect on rankings or sitelinks in any other case, and will not be listed within the Search standing dashboard,” Google added.
So anyway, it’s now gone and if you wish to do searches in particular websites, both use the location’s inner search field or do a guide website command.
Here’s a RankRanger chart exhibiting the Sitelinks search field are totally gone:
RIP Google Sitelinks Search Field
As of at this time, Google has formally eliminated the sitelinks search field function resulting from declining utilization. This variation impacts search outcomes globally, throughout all languages and nations. pic.twitter.com/Vv8JFOIs6n
— Shay Harel (@RangerShay) November 28, 2024
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