{"id":121,"date":"2026-02-17T06:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:33:44","slug":"how-to-turn-off-google-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-off-google-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Google AI? Easy Instructions for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google AI plays an important role, as it is integrated within all of Google\u2019s products. But here, various users are looking to disable Google AI and get a more organic experience. After spending a whole day, I have personally tested account settings and browser configuration. And the result is that <\/span><b><i>you can\u2019t turn it off permanently<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But there are some procedures, such as the <\/span><b><i>AI in Search feature in Labs<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b><i>adding &#8220;- ai&#8221; as a suffix after your search query<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., that you can perform to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, I will show you how to effectively turn off Google AI. Also, you will know what will happen after doing this. Stay with us till the end to clear all your doubts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Notes!\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desktop Solutions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider downloading extensions, adding &#8220;-ai&#8221; at the end of your search query, or using &#8220;&amp;udm=14&#8221; at the end of your search URL.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile Fixes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the &#8216;Web&#8217; search filter or switch to a privacy-focused browser like DuckDuckGo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Privacy Angle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By turning off Google AI, you will restrict the processing of unnecessary data and keep searches more efficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>User Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will have full control to manage and customize Google in the way you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accuracy Matters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AI-powered summaries may be outdated or not provide the exact information the way you want, as compared to traditional Google.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speed and Simplicity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standard search results are easier to scan and load faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alternatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can try other search engines, such as Bing or DuckDuckGo, if you want to experience AI-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Do Users Want to Turn Off Google AI?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the common reasons behind this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Distrust in AI Overview: As per the survey of Gartner in late 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, A late 2025 Gartner study highlights that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025-09-03-gartner-survey-finds-53-percent-of-consumers-distrust-ai-powered-search-results0#:~:text=Fifty%2Dthree%20percent,traditional%20search%20methods.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% of users report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8216;search fatigue&#8217; due to the increased complexity of AI-interstitial results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Handles Data Void and Risk of hallucinations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google AI doesn\u2019t know about the data void, and instead of saying \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d as a response, it may provide you with outdated content or hallucinations. As a result, it can lead to real-world and dangerous mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Impact on Decision-Making:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users report that the ability to make independent, informed decisions has been weakened since AI Overview came on the market. However, its only purpose is to find and dictate what is relevant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Similarity and Lack of Uniqueness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are various users who feel that these AI-powered summaries provide a similar answer for their search queries. In addition, it neglects certain unique traits that they are seeking for their content.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reduction in Click-Through Rates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Ahrefs study from February 4, 2026, found that the presence of AI Overviews correlates with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ai-overviews-reduce-clicks-update\/#:~:text=We%20found%20that%20the%20presence%20of%20an%20AI%20Overview%20now%20correlates%20with%20a%2058%25%20lower%20average%20clickthrough%20rate%20for%20the%20top%2Dranking%20page.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58% lower average click-through rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for top-ranking pages compared to those without.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Localized for Your Expertise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google AI does not provide real-time updates properly. For example, if someone searches for <\/span><b>an affordable gym near me<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it often shows the results that are already closed or the most expensive ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can I Permanently Disable Google AI Overviews in Search?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is important to understand the distinction between Google Search Labs (SGE) and Public AI Overviews. If you turn off &#8220;Labs,&#8221; it only disables experimental features. However, the AI Overviews are now a permanent part of the Google algorithm. Moreover, it requires additional workarounds to hide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>No, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you cannot permanently disable core AI Overviews in Google Search, as they are a standard feature like knowledge panels\u2014turning off Labs experiments only affects opt-in versions. However, there are some temporary ways in which you can disable it. These are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using the Web filter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use {google:baseURL}\/search?udm=14&amp;q=%s to get traditional Google results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install web browser extensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add &#8220;Web&#8221; to your search query.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Can I Manually Hide AI Results Without Changing My Settings?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several options to do that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Method 1: Turn off \u201cAI in Search&#8221; Features in Labs<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open any web browser on any device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to your Google account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on New tab \u2795.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on Labs at the top of the page.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, go to Manage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off AI in Search.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Important Point to be Noticed! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/websearch\/answer\/14901683?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform=Android&amp;sjid=13569075910925456960-NC&amp;visit_id=639064097946898392-1379915300&amp;rd=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when you turn off the Experiment Labs, it does not mean that you are disabling Google AI in search outside of these Labs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Method 2: Consider Using the Web Filter After Every Search\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the simplest and most manual methods that just requires a Web filter. By using this, you will get only text-based references without an AI overview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need to do is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for any query on Google.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for More from the menu bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will get four options:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Web as a filter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pro Tip! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using this filter too frequently, instead of this, consider going with Cstom Search Engine or CSS Script. It will save your extra clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Method 3: Use the \u201cWeb\u201d Filter for AI-Free Results<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me provide you with an example &#8211; Generative tools -ai<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/websearch\/answer\/14901683?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;oco=1#:~:text=AI%20in%20Search%22-,Give%20feedback,-Your%20feedback%20helps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feedback <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to Google via the link in the search result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AI Overview can\u2019t be officially turned off. Thus, you can share your feedback with Google within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Results page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Method 4: Consider Using Alternate Search Engines\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to experience a totally <\/span><b>AI-free search experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I recommend you to switch from Google to other options, such as Brave Search, DuckDuckGo with AI hidden in its settings, and Startpage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing the above, any search engine, you can easily get organic results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do I Remove Gemini AI from Android?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the steps as listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down a bit to find Google.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to All Services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Search, Assistant and Voice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the list, choose Gemini.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down a bit and find Digital Assistants from Google.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the link that says, &#8220;You can turn off your digital assistant from Google at any time.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pop-up will appear that asks you to turn off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to use Gemini but aren\u2019t willing to store your commands in My Activity, you need to disable it. But make sure that Google Gemini will save your activity for up to <\/span><b>72 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as temporary data for security purposes. To do so:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, open Gemini.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move towards your Profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Gemini Apps Activity and tap on Turn Off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on Delete and choose the All Time option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, tap on Got it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Expert Tip! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google plans to phase out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/life\/technology-google-assistant-will-no-longer-be-in-android-phones-by-mid-2026-this-is-what-will-replace-it-4084429\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Assistant on most Android devices by March 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, replacing it with Gemini<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Limit AI Search on iPhone (Safari)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On iOS, while you cannot modify the Safari engine&#8217;s internal code, you can change your default search engine to one that doesn&#8217;t use AI Overviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move towards Settings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to Safari.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for Search Engine. Tap on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose DuckDuckGo or Ecosia to bypass Google\u2019s AI Overviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can use the Google App and tap on your Profile Icon &gt; Settings &gt; General to turn off &#8216;Discover&#8217; and related AI suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the &#8220;udm=14&#8221; Trick for Google Search?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/udm14.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">udm=14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; is the parameter of the URL that is used for getting classic web results. It effectively removes AI overviews or AI-powered summaries and knowledge panels. Moreover, it is an important way to skip Google\u2019s modern AI-focused search interface so that users can easily get a more link-based experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Do I Manually Add &amp;udm=14 to a Google URL?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following steps are especially for the desktop users. You just need to set up a customized search engine under your browser settings by using a specific URL parameter (&amp;udm=14).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open any browser and go to its Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move to the Search engine section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick the Manage Search Engine and site search. There may be a similar option as well. You can also choose it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Add button under Site Search.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the following fields.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search engine name: De-AI Web (or you can set the name yourself)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortcut: @web (or if you have any easy shortcut, you can also prefer it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL: Type {google:baseURL}\/search?q=%s&amp;udm=14<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Add button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s all! Now, you will get AI free web. You just need to click on the three-dot menu so that you can set it as the default.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert Tip!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can manually add &amp;udm=14 at the end of any URL so that you will get results without AI-powered summaries. Moreover, in my testing, it reduces page load speed because it doesn\u2019t need to go with data-intensive, heavy AI-generated content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Are There Any Browser Extensions That Automate This Bypass?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES! There are various browser extensions that are designed so that you can easily hide or remove Google AI. The following tools that I am going to discuss are accessible on desktop web browsers, such as Firefox, Chrome, and Edge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/bye-bye-google-ai-turn-of\/imllolhfajlbkpheaapjocclpppchggc?hl=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bye Bye, Google AI<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tom\u2019s Hardware has developed this browser extension. It works beyond AI. In addition, it lets you hide ads, discussions, and People Also Ask sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/hide-google-ai-overviews\/neibhohkbmfjninidnaoacabkjonbahn?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hide Google AI Overview<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This extension is the best and most popular choice for Firefox and Chrome users. Moreover, it does not require any configuration and instantly disables AI-powered summaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>No AI Google Search: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This extension is only available on OpenSource and GitHub. In addition, it is specially designed to hide the AI Overview that appears in Google search results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/pre-ai-search-remove-ai-f\/claajpcgaehlepegbiibddifpnlokckb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pre-AI Search<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By using this extension, users will see pre-2023-style Google results. Besides this, it automatically disables AI-powered summaries so that you can only see the organic and human-created results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/disable-ai-overview-turn\/jledohjahnkncbmnfmbnaophlakhoanl?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Disable AI Overview<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the lightweight option. However, it hides the AI Overview immediately after searching for any query.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Browser extensions may break with Google updates now that <\/span><b>Manifest V3 is fully implemented<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should always have a backup plan, like using &amp;udm=14, a web filter, or alternative search engines, in case an extension becomes incompatible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Turn Off Google AI in Gmail?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the instructions listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For Mobile Device:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From three horizontal lines, head to Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your Gmail address.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untick the Smart Features box.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Google Workspace smart features.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you need to uncheck the boxes again of:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart features in Google Workspace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart features in other Google products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it! If you have more than one Gmail account, you need to follow the above steps again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For Desktop:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your targeted Gmail account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Settings icon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to See All Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you have the General tab that is opened.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down your screen a bit to find Google Workspace smart features.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, select Manage Workspace Smart Feature Settings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable both options:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart features in Google Workspace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart features in other Google products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How to Hide Google AI on Google Photos?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the listed instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access Google Photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your profile picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Photos Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move towards Preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, head to Gemini features in Photos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off any features if you see that they are not helpful for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are some features that require cancellation of Google One subscriptions or Workspace Labs participation. And most importantly, after leaving, you will not be able to rejoin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Turn Off Google AI For Smart Speakers or Displays?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>YES!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can easily disable your Google AI on smart displays and speakers. To do so, you need to follow the steps as listed below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Google Home on your preferred device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine which device you are willing to turn off its Google AI.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Settings section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move to More Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to choose the Assistant section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, disable the Google Assistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>What Happens to AI-Powered Summaries When You Turn off Google AI?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the following circumstances that you will have to face.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of Core AI Overviews: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you disable Google AI from Experimental Labs, you will not be able to see AI-powered summaries of these lab versions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hardwired Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As of 2026, AI Overviews are seen as an integral feature of the search engine, so it can\u2019t be globally turned off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact on Google Workspace (Gmail &amp; Docs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you uncheck the box of Smart Features in your Gmail, you will not be able to see your Gmail summaries. Apart from that, these automatic email categorizations, such as Promotional, Primary, and Social, will also be removed. In addition, you will lose the ability to smart compose. Google won\u2019t be able to automatically add your travel events to your Google Calendar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of Rich Snippets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After turning off Google AI, you will also lose access to the rich features, such as recipe cards, a preview of videos, as well as shopping blocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased Click-Through Rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As per my research, when we disable Google AI, we can easily and directly click on the links to get more in-depth knowledge. By doing this, it boosts click-through rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Create a Bookmarklet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookmarklets are specially designed to consist of JavaScript code rather than having a URL. By having this, users can easily run scripts, manipulate web pages, and add features with a single click. They are also termed as JavaScript bookmarks or favelets that are located in the bookmarks bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you use this bookmarklet, it will show just like a pop-up window within your search field. After typing the query, press the Enter key or click the OK button. Now, you will see the results without getting AI-powered summaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see the following instructions to do so:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a new bookmark by pressing the Ctrl+D keys simultaneously on your web browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter its name, such as AI-free Google. Or, you can set its name accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to paste the following code: javascript:(function(){var q=prompt(&#8216;Search Google Web Mode:&#8217;);if(q)window.location=&#8217;https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?udm=14&amp;q=&#8217;+encodeURIComponent(q);})();<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You are not allowed to launch it from your web browser\u2019s home screen if the above URL is not mentioned. In addition, it is best for users who have locked-down office desktops where they can\u2019t change their settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the Best Google AI Alternatives in 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the best Google AI alternatives that you should look for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perplexity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is one of the best and strongest AI-powered web searches that can easily handle most complicated tasks that you can expect from any AI chatbot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DuckDuckGo:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It has privacy protections that are beyond the AI features. Moreover, it consists of Search Assist, which quickly generates answers on the basis of search queries. In addition, it doesn\u2019t share your default location nor train AI models for your data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Microsoft Bing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bing is another competitor of Google AI and has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/microsoft-copilot-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 million active users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It delivers AI-powered answers along with citations and offers strong visual search capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It handles text-based prompts very perfectly as compared to all other AI tools. Beyond this, it has the capability to describe a basic concept in very easy language so that students can also understand that. Moreover, it performs a quick literary analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>People May Also Ask\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some important questions for turning off Google AI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q1. Can I turn generative AI off?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. There is no permanent way to turn off Google\u2019s generative AI. However, you can only disable or limit Google AI by using the URL parameter &amp;udm=14 to get the traditional Google results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q2. How to get rid of advanced search?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. If you don\u2019t want to use the advanced search anymore, you can consider bypassing it by opting for certain search filters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Web-only search filter,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change browser settings,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> google.com\/search?q=%s&amp;udm=14\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And download extensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Q3. Why does Google keep showing AI?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Google keeps showing you AI Overview on its search engine because it has become an integral and permanent feature. In addition, it offers you summarized answers to your related search query.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q4. Will turning off Google AI affect my searches?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! Your search experience will be significantly affected after disabling Google AI, as you will get traditional Google results without summarized answers. Moreover, you will get direct access to authentic sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q5. How do I remove Google Gemini from the home button?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Follow the steps below to do so:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Settings on your device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to find Apps. Tap on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Default Apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the Digital Assistant App or Assist &amp; Voice Input.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the app that you want for a digital assistant. Change it from Gemini to your preferred choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Q6. Can I avoid AI on Google?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. YES! You can partially avoid AI on Google with the help of the Web search filter. You just need to filter it after every search. Otherwise, you can use a browser extension, such as Simple Search or Bye Bye Google AI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q7. How do I stop Google Assistant from running in the background?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. Here are the instructions that you need to follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your device, open Google Apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on your profile picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Google Assistant and then General.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off your Google Assistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, you can stop background listening by disabling \u2018Hey Google.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q8. How do I remove AI suggestions in Google Docs?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans. To do so, follow the workarounds below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Google Docs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Tools and then Preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to uncheck &#8220;Show Smart Reply&#8221; suggestions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, keep other options checked.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the OK button to save.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Concluding Words!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily disable Google AI on a temporary basis, not permanently. However, it has become a core functionality of the advanced search engines. You can consider placing &amp;udm=14 at the end of your preferred URL or simply use -ai after your search query. Just remember one thing that if you are using web browser extensions to toggle it off, there are high risks. However, these extensions are updated on Manifest V3, so if Google announces any update regarding them, they will become inaccessible to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google AI plays an important role, as it is integrated within all of Google\u2019s products. But here, various users are looking to disable Google AI and get a more organic experience. After spending a whole day, I have personally tested account settings and browser configuration. 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