Who should use Restore Old Google Search?

Inferred · not functionally tested: Restore Old Google Search is an open-source project built for firefox users who prefer traditional Google Search results.

What platforms does Restore Old Google Search run on?

Basis unknown · not verified: Restore Old Google Search runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

What projects are similar to Restore Old Google Search?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Old Google, Better Google search-results, and Restore Google Maps on Search.

Who develops Restore Old Google Search?

Restore Old Google Search is developed by DistroByte.

How long has Restore Old Google Search been around?

Restore Old Google Search first shipped in 2024.

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Restore Old Google Search

Name: Restore Old Google Search
Author: DistroByte

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 12 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Restore Old Google Search is an open-source Firefox extension that changes Google Search to display links by default and removes generated content from the results page. It is intended for users who prefer a simpler, traditional search experience.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

Visit github.com

Overview

4 features

Purpose: Avoiding generated content in Google Search results and returning to a link-focused search page.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who prefer traditional Google Search results

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Restore Old Google Search takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on avoiding generated content in Google Search results and returning to a link-focused search page. Inferred · not functionally tested: Restore Old Google Search is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who prefer traditional Google Search results. Basis unknown · not verified: Restore Old Google Search is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

DistroByte builds and maintains Restore Old Google Search, and it first shipped in 2024. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include link-focused results, generated content removal, and Google Search customization.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

Link-focused results
Generated content removal
Google Search customization
Firefox browser support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

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License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed12 Sep · 04:24 UTC
Restore Old Google Search seen via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Restore Old Google Search

What is Restore Old Google Search?: Inferred · not functionally tested: Restore Old Google Search focuses on avoiding generated content in Google Search results and returning to a link-focused search page. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Restore Old Google Search?: Inferred · not functionally tested: Restore Old Google Search is an open-source project built for firefox users who prefer traditional Google Search results.
Does Restore Old Google Search have a free plan?: Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Restore Old Google Search is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Restore Old Google Search run on?: Basis unknown · not verified: Restore Old Google Search runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Restore Old Google Search still active?: PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Restore Old Google Search?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Old Google, Better Google search-results, and Restore Google Maps on Search.Old Google Better Google search-results Restore Google Maps on Search
Who develops Restore Old Google Search?: Restore Old Google Search is developed by DistroByte.
How long has Restore Old Google Search been around?: Restore Old Google Search first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
Model: Open source
Purpose: Avoiding generated content in Google Search results and returning to a link-focused search page.Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: Firefox users who prefer traditional Google Search resultsInferred · not functionally tested

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: restore-old-google-search

Developer

DistroByte

Index record

Indexed: 12 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 12 Sep 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: restore-old-google-search-github-com
Lifecycle last checked: 12 Sep 2026
Identity check: 1 linked identifier: not checked
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 12 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 12 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/DistroByte/restore-old-google

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Restore Old Google Search. PulseGate. Record last updated 12 Sep 2026. https://www.pulsegate.ai/apps/restore-old-google-search-github-com

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