Google Ads With Open In New Window Icon
30 Jun 2026
Google Ads With Open In New Window Icon
Google is testing adding an open in new window icon on sponsored results within the Google Search results. This icon appears at the end of the URL in the Google search ads.This test was spotted by Sa
What happened?
Google is testing adding an open in new window icon on sponsored results within the Google Search results. This icon appears at the end of the URL in the Google search ads. This test was spotted by Sachin Patel who posted these screenshots on X: 🆕 Google with arrow icon at sponsored result url. When click on it it's opens in new window Here is snap of test and without test window for same reult pic.twitter.com/8cAqE4Fo9Q We saw Bing test this in 2018, so I guess now it is Google's turn. The content at the Search Engine Roundtable are the sole opinion of the authors and in no way reflect views of RustyBrick ®, Inc Copyright © 1994-2026 RustyBrick ®, Inc. Web Development All Rights Reserved. This work by Search Engine Roundtable is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License. Creative Commons License and YouTube videos under YouTube's ToS.
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