More the a few times, cached links were what saved me because the target site/page was long gone or down. I guess this feature was too useful for their users..
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Google search drops cache link from search results
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Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#52I don't know why they're keeping the "so and so result in 0.XY seconds" line.
To make you squeal in agony knowing that they probably have the result to your query but there is no way to reach it due to the first 10 pages being junk.
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#53The cache: qualifier does still work for me, but I fear it too is deprecated. Another incredible Google blunder. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3Ahttp...
Have we come to expect anything less from Google? Ugh.
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#54The Google of 20 years ago was a vastly superior product
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#55I'm excited for the day when Google finally bites the bullet and makes their biggest UI "upgrade" to date, removing the search bar and keeping pesky user input from interfering with targeted ad revenue.
> removing the search bar and keeping pesky user input from interfering with targeted ad revenue. But how will they know what you are shopping for?
The Chrome intent integration engine coupled with recent 'Bard' conversations as well as whatever Google 'Home and Meet' hardware has overheard you saying removes the need for any user interaction. All that's left is to tell you what to buy and where.
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#56So this is why I couldn't find it...bummer. Which means another downgrade.
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#57I used to use it on some sites that would show different results to Google vs people. LinkedIn cache was disabled years ago, I guess it was just time until the rest would be.
on a similar topic, does anyone know how to view LinkedIn without an account?
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#58Google's Cache is a wonderful way to circumvent many paywalls. I have a bookmark that I use as a button to redirect the current URL to it's cached version. You can try it out, just add a new bookmark and paste this: "javascript:var url = new URL(location.href); location.href = ' https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:%27 + url;"
Can confirm this works great, thank you :)
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#59I'm excited for the day when Google finally bites the bullet and makes their biggest UI "upgrade" to date, removing the search bar and keeping pesky user input from interfering with targeted ad revenue.
The New Google Search: Just browse our page of endless ads until you find the result you're looking for!
"Hear me out. Let's remove all of the relevant results so they keep browsing and viewing ads forever!"
Re: Google search drops cache link from search results
#60The cache: qualifier does still work for me, but I fear it too is deprecated. Another incredible Google blunder. https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3Ahttp...
I have a feeling this has to do with AI and all the lawsuits regarding content and copyright, storing and displaying the contents of a third party website to the end user might not be the best idea right now (I know the way back machine exists but they’re not a for profit company like google).