Google to Discontinue Sitelinks Search Box in November
Google has announced the retirement of the sitelinks search box feature, effective November 21, ending a tool that’s been part of Google Search for over a decade. Introduced in 2014, the sitelinks search box allowed users to perform site-specific searches directly from Google’s search results, typically appearing above the sitelinks for certain websites when searching by name.
Declining Usage
Google cites a drop in usage as the reason behind this decision, stating:
“Over time, we’ve noticed that usage has dropped.”
Potential Impact
The removal of the sitelinks search box will not impact search rankings or the display of other sitelinks. This change is purely visual and doesn’t affect a site’s position in search results.
Implementation
This update will roll out globally, affecting se...