<![CDATA[Google's Goto Gambit: Search Links Now Hide Destinations to Thwart Scrapers]]>

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google.com · Issue #7960 · uBlockOrigin/uAssets

URL(s) where the issue occurs https://www.google.com Describe the issue When tapping on the search results, first a google URL is opened and then page is redirected to main search result URL. The link shown after right-clicking (long pre...

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Google's Goto Gambit: Search Links Now Hide Destinations to Thwart Scrapers

Google now routes many search result links through google.com/goto redirects instead of exposing destination URLs directly. The change aims to hinder scrapers and AI data collectors. Most SEO tools have adapted by resolving the final address from redirect headers, yet the move reduces transparency for analysts and alters long-standing workflows.

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