Why a Goggle May Not Work as Expected
When a Goggle is created, it’s essentially a list of websites with settings to either discard (remove from results), boost (increase likelihood of appearing), or downrank (decrease likelihood of appearing) certain sites in search results.
Sometimes, the name of a Goggle might not fully align with what we expect it to do. For example, News From The Right is set to boost certain right-leaning sources, but it doesn’t downrank or discard any left-leaning results. This means you may still see left-leaning results, even with this Goggle/filter enabled.
Boosting and downranking in Goggles use values from 1 to 10, with 10 having the most impact. News From The Left and News From The Right Goggles use a boost level of 4 at most, meaning they don’t give a strong priority but do increase the chance of seeing results from those boosted sites.
When you visit Goggles Discover Page, you’ll notice About This Goggle buttons next to each Goggle. Clicking these buttons will take you to the source code of the Goggle, where you can view all the settings and syntax. For instance, News From The Right contains syntax with $boost rules, but no $discard rules. This allows you to see the specific websites it’s prioritizing, like PragerU or Breitbart.
Keep in Mind the Purpose of Default Goggles
The default Goggles, such as News From The Left and News From The Right, were created as examples. The lists are not created or maintained by Brave but rather were created by All Sides. However, they haven’t been updated or maintained since July 28, 2023.
Take some time to explore different Goggles to find one that fits your preferences. If existing Goggles don’t meet your needs, you may want to create one of your own. Your custom Goggle could even end up being a valuable resource for others.