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.

Google Search is testing blue checkmarks to verify certain search results but rollout is limited for now. The next time you search for a business online with Google, it might be a little easier to tell if what you're seeing is a legitimate link.

Google Search has always had one serious drawback — if you're not paying attention, it's easy to click on a fraudulent site that's mimicking a real business. Now, the company appears to be testing a long-overdue solution: blue verified checkmarks that show a company is legitimate.

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.

Google is reportedly starting a limited test in Search that could aid in user safety when surfing the web. A small number of results in Google Search have been spotted with a fami

Google is currently testing verification for businesses on Search to help you tell the difference between real and fake sites.

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