# AI Overview Hider for Google — Remove AI Overview from search

> Hides experimental AI Overviews from Google search results on desktop and mobile. (iPhone/iPad app by J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-overview-hider-for-google/id6739935376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-overview-hider-for-google/id6739935376/reviews.md

## What is AI Overview Hider for Google?

Hides the AI Overview section in Google search results, as Google won't give you this option themselves, despite hiding a "Generative AI is experimental" disclaimer below the fold for this feature.

Supports both desktop and mobile versions of Google, and should work in most display languages.

## Key features

- Hides Google AI Overviews
- Supports desktop and mobile
- Works in most display languages
- Removes experimental AI summaries

## Chart rankings

- #85 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-overview-hider-for-google/id6739935376/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works!

*2026-07-20*

Currently works as promised. You need to allow it to access the google URL in settings.

### 5/5 — It works!

*2026-07-02*

It works as described. 

For those who are stuck:
if you wanna enable the extension, first go to safari, then go to any website, then click the button on the right of the refresh button. It should look like a rectangle with 2 lines underneath it. Click on manage extensions, turn it on then boom shakalaka its done

### 5/5 — Working for me

*2026-06-17*

AI overview is gone for search results on desktop. 

The AI Mode button is still there however, and the “People also ask” section is seemingly disabled, just FYI.

### 4/5 — so happy

*2026-06-12*

i started using another search engine that didn't show the AI overview but it limited the results shown. i'm so excited to not have to scroll past the first bit of a search to see a real website

### 5/5 — Works great

*2026-05-31*

Very simple and straightforward extension. Simply removes the AI Overview and AI-powered “People Are Saying” sections from Google search. Setup was extremely easy so I’m not quite sure what other reviews mean when they say that it’s difficult.

### 5/5 — As advertised

*2026-05-30*

Thank you for making this a thing I cannot stand AI overview

### 5/5 — Finally I can escape the hell

*2026-05-23*

You have no idea how much of a lifesaver an extension like this is for a student. Trying to looking for academic papers only for the g_dammed AI overview to pop up like the hells-pawn of Silicon Valley that it is. Thank you for making such a valuable piece of software that I can use across my iPad, MacBook and iPhone. £0.99 is truly a worthy price to pay for such a gift. Absolute bliss, please continue to update this app!!! :>

### 5/5 — Great Extension | Superb App Dev

*2026-04-18*

Excellent app and developer. 

Fixed desktop experience now as comments below. I’m sure Google will keep you on your toes with changes to their system. 

Does exactly what it says on the tin - Purchase now!

Great app keep up the great work! 


**** All fixed ****
Great extension. Works perfectly using mobile browsing request only. 

However on requesting desktop website, it refuses to work.

The default on iPad and Mac will be desktop browsing and currently not working. The ai overviews will still show within the all tab on Google. 

Shame as this extension is simple,lightweight and works great in mobile mode. 

This is currently misleading to users looking to use this extension across all devices as stated. 

Hopefully this can be fixed soon. Other apps have achieved this in all browsing modes on Safari but unfortunately cheating pushing you to the web tab in google search - which isn’t the same as the all tab. 

Kudos to the developer - I’m sure you’ll figure this out. 

Keep up the great work.

### 3/5 — It stopped working, could the developer fix this?

*2026-03-12*

I hate AI garbage so much

### 5/5 — 要約の霧が晴れて、検索の森に朝が戻る

*2026-03-03*

「AI Overview Hider for Google」を使うようになってから、検索画面がとてもすっきりしました。

以前は検索すると一番上にAIの要約が大きく表示され、その下に通常の検索結果が続いていましたが、このアプリを使うことで、昔のように検索結果がすぐに一覧で表示されるようになりました。

自分で見出しを読み比べ、一次情報や公式サイトを選んで確認できるので、情報の取捨選択がしやすくなります。余計な要約に視線を奪われることもなくなり、調べ物に集中できるため、落ち着いて情報収集ができるようになったと感じています。

## Frequently asked questions about AI Overview Hider for Google

### What does this app do?

This application hides the AI Overview section that appears in Google search results. It aims to provide a cleaner and more traditional search experience by removing experimental AI-generated summaries.

### How does it work on different devices?

The tool is designed to function on both desktop and mobile versions of Google search. This ensures a consistent experience regardless of the device you are using to search.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features to hide AI Overviews.

### What languages are supported?

The app is expected to work correctly in most display languages used by Google. This broad compatibility aims to serve a global user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-04-06

• Fixed hiding "People also ask" items containing AI Overviews on desktop
• Fixed fallbacks for hiding AI Overviews on desktop after Google removed the "Learn more" link

### 1.0.10 — 2026-02-05

• Added a faster but more brittle way to hide AI Overviews on desktop, which should prevent most brief flashes of AI Overviews which appear at the top of the search results (with existing slower methods as a fallback)
• Removed restoring vertical space when a top of search result AI Overview is hidden on desktop (no longer needed)

### 1.0.9 — 2025-06-16

• Fixed hiding desktop AI Overviews inline with other search results

### 1.0.8 — 2025-04-26

• Hide "People also ask" items which contain an AI Overview
• Hide a new AI Overview variant which appears as a search result section

### 1.0.6 — 2025-03-11

• Fixed hiding another pre-rendered AI Overview variant

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All apps by J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN: https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*