Ask HN: YouTube no longer in Google search results?

#1

Post by Chronoyes » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 9:32 AM UTC

When I search Google for YouTube, the homepage doesn't appear in search results. Tested on various VPNs. Anyone else seeing this?

Re: Ask HN: YouTube no longer in Google search results?

#2

Post by taubek » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 9:58 AM UTC

Same here. Really interesting. The same goes for https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube.com

Re: Ask HN: YouTube no longer in Google search results?

#3

Post by litiholofan » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 10:54 AM UTC

I get blog.youtube as the closest thing, as well as assorted harry styles videos recommended.

Re: Ask HN: YouTube no longer in Google search results?

#4

Post by ausudhz » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 12:16 PM UTC

Same here pretty weird

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#5

Post by gardenhedge » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 12:20 PM UTC

lol that is funny. If you search for youtube and click the video tab, only one video is shown at the bottom of the page.

https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube&tbm=vid

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#6

Post by CM30 » Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 4:58 PM UTC

Yeah, I've noticed that. Actual videos on the site come up for relevant queries, as for pages on the YouTube site when you search for them (like YouTube Help). But just 'YouTube' on its own doesn't seem to bring up the home page, or just about anything from the domain.