How to stop address bar search suggestions in Chrome (2023)

How to stop address bar search suggestions in Chrome (2023)

Like most browsers, Chrome allows you to perform a standard web search from the address bar. It often gives you suggestions. However, you may disable this feature if you wish. This article will show you how to make this change in your browser's settings.

How to disable search suggestions in the Chrome address bar

  • Open Google Chrome and go to Settings.
  • Select the You and Google section from the right pane and go to Sync and Google Services.
  • Next, scroll down to the Other Google Services section.
  • Switch off the Improve Search Suggestions option.
Google Chrome search suggestions
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How to turn off popular search suggestions in Chrome

  • Open your Chrome browser and go to google.com.
  • Click on Settings in the bottom right.
  • Go to Other Settings.
  • Scroll down to the Autocomplete with trending searches section and switch the toggle off.
Google Chrome search settings
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