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I just tried it and right clicking a search result gives me the direct URL, not the super long redirect URL. That only happens if you click it.

It depends on the browser. some browsers allow JS code to fool the status bar url, others do not.

If you are using a browser that prevents status bar fooling, you will be able to copy the original link and middle click to avoid tracking. If your browser allows it, then everything will include tracking.

I've wondered for a while how to do that. Is there a JavaScript function that modifies the status bar?

Yes. Though other commenters have said that it is only supported on some browsers.

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/stat...

thanks