Google Search Testing New Pagination Bar Without Numbers

Google is testing removing the numbers from the pagination menu at the footer of the Google Search results page. The normal pagination bar shows the page number you are on, the test just shows a next button.

This was spotted by Punit who posted this screenshot on X:

This is what I see for the same query:

Google’s new design for navigating to the second page used to display 1, 2, 3, 4. Now, they’ve replaced it with just the '><' symbols. @rustybrick @gaganghotra_ pic.twitter.com/cU6SYFajjw

— Sachin Patel (@SachuPatel53124) February 15, 2025

Spotted earlier at:

@rustybrick @gaganghotra_
Google is testing a new feature where they display symbols like ">" for navigating to the 2nd and subsequent pages, moving away from the traditional pagination format. pic.twitter.com/F5O0vtoIU5

— Sachin Patel (@SachuPatel53124) December 11, 2024

I am not sure I like it, but who uses the next button on the Google Search results page anyway?

Forum discussion at X.