I have searched for all existing open AND closed issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.
Verify Feature Scope
I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.
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Google PSE option in Web Search settings is useless now.
Desired Solution you'd like
N/A
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response
Originally created by @webgtx on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20961
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.
### Verify Feature Scope
- [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.
### Problem Description
https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview
> Note: The Custom Search JSON API is closed to new customers. [Vertex AI Search](https://cloud.google.com/use-cases/site-search) is a favorable alternative for searching up to 50 domains. Alternatively, if your use case necessitates full web search, [contact us](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYcIpOzj57MoetWyeFpJf9Cf4yezG5HDq3VsqbJhlngp5pXw/viewform) to express your interest in and get more information about our full web search solution.
Existing Custom Search JSON API customers have until January 1, 2027 to transition to an alternative solution.
Google PSE option in Web Search settings is useless now.
### Desired Solution you'd like
N/A
### Alternatives Considered
_No response_
### Additional Context
_No response_
Everyone who still has a PSE can still use it until EOY.
Therefore it should not be removed yet (and this is not an 'issue' either)
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@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):
It is not useless - yet.
Everyone who still has a PSE can still use it until EOY.
Therefore it should not be removed yet (and this is not an 'issue' either)
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Originally created by @webgtx on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20961
Check Existing Issues
Verify Feature Scope
Problem Description
https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview
Google PSE option in Web Search settings is useless now.
Desired Solution you'd like
N/A
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response
@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Jan 27, 2026):
It is not useless - yet.
Everyone who still has a PSE can still use it until EOY.
Therefore it should not be removed yet (and this is not an 'issue' either)