Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.

Blue checkmarks have appeared next to certain websites on Google Search for some users. According to a report from The Verge, this is because Google is experimenting with a verification feature to let users know that sites aren't fraudulent or scams.

Google is reportedly experimenting with verified badges in search to signal that a result is from a legitimate source. As The Verge reports, the blue tick is intended to help users steer clear of imposter websites—like those fake Disney+ sites that redirected to malicious web pages.

We regularly experiment with features that help shoppers identify trustworthy businesses online, and we are currently running a small experiment showing checkmarks next to cert

Hey, Google Search. You doin’ alright, bud? Lately you’ve been having a rough time, what with all those scams showing up in search results and your new AI buddy Gemini telling people to use glue as a pizza topping.