Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are less clickable lately?

Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by naikrovek on Wednesday November 07, 2018 @09:45PM (#18404018)

I think they just modify the status bar manually on hover. If you right-click a search result URL and copy it to the clipboard, it's the super long redirect URL, even as the browser status bar shows the URL you will be directed to.

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Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by photonios on Thursday November 08, 2018 @06:43AM (#18405633)

I just tried it and right clicking a search result gives me the direct URL, not the super long redirect URL. That only happens if you click it.

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Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by gcbw2 on Thursday November 08, 2018 @01:39PM (#18408675)

It depends on the browser. some browsers allow JS code to fool the status bar url, others do not.

If you are using a browser that prevents status bar fooling, you will be able to copy the original link and middle click to avoid tracking. If your browser allows it, then everything will include tracking.

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Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by sublupo on Thursday November 08, 2018 @12:14AM (#18404461)

I've wondered for a while how to do that. Is there a JavaScript function that modifies the status bar?

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Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by naikrovek on Thursday November 08, 2018 @09:49PM (#18412017)

Yes. Though other commenters have said that it is only supported on some browsers.

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/stat...

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Re:Ask HN: Have you noticed that Google search links are les... by sublupo on Friday November 09, 2018 @12:14AM (#18412478)

thanks

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