Learn multiple methods to disable the Google Search Automatic Translation feature. Explore workarounds to mitigate the automatic translation of search results and webpages, optimizing your search experience without unwanted translations.
Google, known for its frequent A/B testing without user consent, has introduced the Google Search Automatic Translation feature. This feature automatically translates search results and entire webpages from your primary language to other display languages, impacting user search experiences.
Google Search automatically translates search results and webpages to other display languages without user consent. This includes titles, meta descriptions, and entire webpage content, disrupting the original content’s presentation. Currently, there is no native option provided by Google to disable the Automatic Translation feature in Google Search.
Try these solutions and see which one works best for you.
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Solution 1: Change Display Language
If you normally use English but a bug is showing results in German, switch your primary and secondary languages. Here’s how:
- Open Chrome and go to: chrome://settings/?search=Preferred+languages
- Click the overflow icon next to your secondary language and choose ‘Move to the top.’
- Your primary language will shift down.
Now, search results should display in your preferred language (English in this case).
Solution 2: Use Extension
There’s an open-source extension specifically made to disable the Google Search Automatic Translation feature and fix this bug. Visit its GitHub page, download, and install it on your browser to see if it resolves the issue.
Solution 3: Disable Offer to Translate Page
To fix this issue, you can disable the Google Translate feature. However, this means you won’t be able to translate any web pages when needed. Keep this in mind before proceeding:
- Open Chrome and go to: chrome://settings/?search=use+google+translate
- Disable the toggle next to ‘Use Google Translate.’
Solution 4: Browse in Incognito Mode
Try using the Incognito Window (Ctrl+Shift+N or Command+Shift+N) as some users found this fixed the issue. Browse in this mode to see if it disables the Google Search Automatic Translation feature.
Solution 5: Change Preferred Language
Change your preferred Google account language to affect all Google services, including search results. Although not the most convenient method, it might be worth trying for now:
- Open Chrome and go to your Google Account’s Language page.
- Change your primary language accordingly to see if it resolves the issue.
Solution 6: Use “Show Original”
Using “Show Original” will fix the issue, but it requires manually clicking it for each search result. This adds extra time and effort, so it’s a last resort if other methods fail.
These were the various methods to disable the Google Search Automatic Translation feature. The developers haven’t recognized this issue or provided a fix timeline yet. We’ll update this guide if there are any developments. Meanwhile, try these workarounds.