Google trending suggestions can be helpful, but they are not for everyone. If you prefer a more personalized browsing experience without these suggestions, here's how you can disable them on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Disabling Google Trending Suggestions in Chrome (iPhone and iPad)
Start by opening the Chrome browser on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner to access the settings. Locate the "Autocomplete Searches and URLs" option and toggle the slider to disable it. Finally, tap "Done" in the top right corner to save your changes.
| Device | Browser/Method | Steps to Disable Google Trending Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone / iPad | Chrome |
1. Open Chrome 2. Tap on profile picture 3. Access settings 4. Disable "Autocomplete Searches and URLs" 5. Tap "Done" |
| iPhone / iPad | Safari |
1. Open "Settings" app 2. Scroll to "Safari" 3. Disable "Search Engine Suggestions" 4. (Optional) Disable "Safari Suggestions" |
| iPhone / iPad | Any Browser |
1. Go to google.com 2. Open menu (three horizontal lines) 3. Navigate to "Settings" 4. Choose "Do not show popular searches" under "Autocomplete with Trending Searches" 5. Tap "Save" |
| Mac | Chrome |
1. Open Chrome 2. Click on the menu (three dots) 3. Go to "Settings" 4. Click "Sync and Google Services" under profile section 5. Disable "Autocomplete Searches and URLs" |
Disabling Trending Searches in Safari (iPhone and iPad)
Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad and scroll down until you find "Safari." Tap on it to view Safari settings. Look for the "Search Engine Suggestions" option and toggle it off. If you want to further limit suggestions, you can also disable the "Safari Suggestions" option.
Disabling Trending Searches on Any Browser via Google Website (iPhone and iPad)
To disable trending searches through the Google website, open a browser and go to google.com. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner to open the menu. Navigate to "Settings," then under the "Autocomplete with Trending Searches" section, select "Do not show popular searches." Scroll down and tap "Save" to apply your settings.
Disabling Google Trending Suggestions in Chrome (Mac)
On a Mac, open the Chrome browser and click on the three dots in the top right corner to access the menu. Go to "Settings," then click on "Sync and Google Services" under your profile section. Locate the "Autocomplete Searches and URLs" setting and toggle it off to disable trending suggestions.
Reporting Google Autocomplete Predictions
On iPhone and iPad
If you come across a search suggestion you don't like, tap and hold it, then select "Report This." Choose the reason why you don't like the suggestion and tap "Send."
In the Google App
To report a suggestion in the Google app, tap the information button next to the suggestion and follow the prompts to report it.
On Mac
When search suggestions appear, you can click on "Report inappropriate predictions" at the bottom right of the suggestions window. Check the box next to the prediction you want to report, select the reason, and tap "Send."
By following these steps, you can manage and customize your browsing experience on Google, ensuring that it aligns with your preferences on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Feel free to explore additional settings and customize further according to your needs.