clean google.com Extension

clean google.com is a Chrome extension that removes unwanted elements from Google's homepage.

Features

• Removes elements such as:
  • "About"
  • "Google Store"
  • Footer
  • "Search in Google" and "I'm Feeling Lucky" buttons
  • "Gmail" and "Images" links
  • Google Apps button
• Works automatically when you visit Google.com

Installation

1. Download the newest release and unzip the folder.
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/.
3. Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right corner).
4. Click Load unpacked and select the unziped folder.
5. Refresh Google to see the changes!
6. Done.

File Structure

Google-Cleaner/
│-- manifest.json   # Chrome extension manifest file
│-- content.js      # Script that removes elements and forces light mode
│-- icon.png        # Extension icon (optional)
│-- README.md       # Documentation

Customization

If you want to add or remove elements, modify content.js and update the selectorsToRemove array.

Troubleshooting

• If changes don’t appear, try reloading the extension in chrome://extensions/ and refreshing Google.
• Ensure JavaScript is enabled in Chrome.

Changelog

Version 1.3 -- pre release for now

• adding settings for
• Custom style searchbox
• deleting stuff on website

Version 1.2

• Updated manifest.json to version 1.2.
• Improved element removal to cover additional localized Google search buttons.
• Added animations for element removal.
• Enhanced styling for the search box and dropdown.
• Improved dark mode support.

Version 1.1

• Updated manifest.json to version 1.1.
• Added MutationObserver to dynamically remove elements.
• Included additional elements like "Gmail" and "Images" in removal.

Version 1.0

• Initial release.
• Removed footer, Google Store link, and some homepage elements.

License

This project is open-source and free to use!