Better Search Suggestions in Firefox
6 months ago
- #Privacy
- #Firefox
- #SearchSuggestions
- Firefox is developing a feature to show direct results in the address bar as you type, bypassing the search results page.
- Current search suggestions take users to a search engine results page, not directly to the desired information or website.
- Examples include flight status summaries and website searches, where direct results would be more convenient.
- Firefox aims to maintain privacy by using Oblivious HTTP to encrypt queries, ensuring no single party can link queries to users.
- The feature will show traditional search suggestions by default, adding direct results only when highly relevant.
- Sponsored results may appear if relevant, but neither Mozilla nor sponsors will know who they are for.
- The feature is initially launching in the United States, with potential expansion based on performance and learning.
- Users can disable the feature in Firefox settings if preferred.