Google Tests Search Result Snippets Without Breadcrumbs

Sep 13, 2024 - 7:11 am 2 by
Filed Under Google

Google Breadcrumb Trail

Google is testing showing search results snippets without the breadcrumbs in the URL section of the snippet. Google has tested removing URLs and breadcrumbs completely before, but now Google is testing removing just the breadcrumb and leaving the URL.

This test was spotted by Akarsh Kavuttan who notified me of the test last week on X - here is one of his screenshots showing this:

Google Search Snippets No Breadcrumbs

Compare that to what I see:

Google Search Snippets Yes Breadcrumbs

Here are more screenshots:

Brodie Clark was able to replicate this as well:

I don't think I care one way or another...

Forum discussion at X.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Search Video Recaps

 
- YouTube
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: April 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025 - 10:00 am
Search Video Recaps

Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Earnings Report, Ranking Volatility, AI Overviews Harm Clicks, Search Ads Grow & More

Apr 25, 2025 - 8:01 am
Google Search Engine Optimization

Google: Image Streaming Is Not SEO Friendly

Apr 25, 2025 - 7:51 am
Google

Google Mobile Tests Search Snippet With Blue URL & URL / Site Name Switch

Apr 25, 2025 - 7:41 am
Bing Ads

Microsoft Advertising Suspends Client Connection Requests Temporarily

Apr 25, 2025 - 7:31 am
Google

Google Search Behind The Music Generative AI Section

Apr 25, 2025 - 7:21 am
Previous Story: Hummus Party At Google Dublin