Google’s taking the extra search box out of your search results

Google is removing the sitelinks search box from its search results due to decreased usage over the years. The feature, introduced over ten years ago, allowed users to search within a specific website directly from the search results page. The sitelinks search box will no longer be displayed in all languages and countries starting November 21, 2024. The feature was a shortcut to search for something within a particular website, such as The New York Times. Google's decision to remove the feature is part of its effort to simplify search results. The removal of the sitelinks search box is a minor change among the many updates Google is making to its search engine. Google is shifting its focus towards AI and has made changes to the team in charge of Search. The sitelinks search box was not widely used, and its removal is unlikely to be noticed by many users. The feature's disappearance is a small tweak in the grand scheme of Google's search engine updates. Overall, Google is streamlining its search results and moving towards a more AI-driven approach.