Google has started testing a new feature called “Notes on Search.” This lets people add short comments to search results. The goal is to give helpful context or tips about websites that show up when you search for something. Anyone with a Google account can write a note after they join the experiment. Others can then see these notes when they do similar searches.
(Google’s “Notes on Search” Experiment and Community Content)
The notes appear under search results in a special box. Users can like or report them. Google says it will review all notes before they go live. It also uses automated systems and human reviewers to check for problems. Notes that break rules will not be shown.
This test is part of Google’s bigger effort to bring community content into Search. The company wants to use real people’s knowledge to make search results more useful. It believes that sometimes a quick tip from another user can help you find what you need faster.
Right now, the feature is only available in the United States. It works on both mobile and desktop. Google plans to watch how people use it and listen to feedback. Based on that, it may change how the system works or expand it to other places.
People who take part must follow clear guidelines. They cannot post personal info, ads, or false claims. Google hopes this keeps the notes honest and helpful. The company also says it will protect users’ privacy. Your name will not appear with your note unless you choose to share it.
(Google’s “Notes on Search” Experiment and Community Content)
Google has tried similar ideas before. Now it is giving community input a more direct role in Search. The test is small at first but could grow if it works well.