Google’s History of Search Page Tweaks
This is not the first time Google has explored changes to the appearance of its search engine’s front page. In the past, it has experimented with different layouts and widgets, even dedicating a section to highlight news stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clutter vs. Clean Layout
The current test brings more content to the forefront, occupying significant portions of the screen and pushing the search bar to the top of the window. The result is a potentially more cluttered layout compared to the clean and minimalist design that users have come to associate with Google’s search page.
