Google is testing a new design for its search results that are more of a grid format, more of a boxed in design. They are not on all the search results elements but more of the search features.
This was spotted by Juan González Villa who posted a number of screenshots on X. Here are those screenshots:
This is what I see, as a comparison:
Here is another one:
I am not sure I like this.
Forum discussion at X.
Another example:
This morning, in Italy, the local pack appears like this. pic.twitter.com/TXZFp2z6NZ
— Luca Bove (@lithops) February 20, 2025
Mobile Version:
🔎Google testing a blue background for “Places” and “Places sites” carousels. @rustybrick pic.twitter.com/p9K9UfiBbQ
— Radu Oncescu (@oncescuradu) March 4, 2025