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If you’ve ever searched for something specific on Google, only to be bombarded with irrelevant trending topics like celebrity controversies, you’re not alone.
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The good news is that turning off Google’s trending searches is a straightforward process, whether you’re using a desktop or mobile device.
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How to Disable Trending Searches on Google?
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While Google’s trending searches can be useful for keyword research, they can be distracting if you’re looking for something particular.
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Follow the steps below based on the device and browser you’re using to turn them off.
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Chrome Browser on PC
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- Navigate to the Google homepage (Google.com) and log in to your Google account.
- Scroll down to the very bottom of the page. You should see a “Settings” link there; click on it.
- A dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, select “Search settings.”
- On the Search Settings page, scroll down until you locate the section titled “Autocomplete with Trending Searches.” Within this section, find the option that says “Do not show popular searches” and toggle it off.
- Finally, click the “Save” button to apply your changes.
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That’s all! No more trending searches in your results.
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Chrome on a Mac
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- Open your browser and head to Google.com.
- Scroll to the bottom and click Settings.
- Select Search Settings from the menu.
- Under Autocomplete with Trending Searches, choose Do not show popular searches.
- This will stop Google from showing trending search results.
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Chrome on Android
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Turning off trending searches on your Android device is just as easy. Here’s how:
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- Open your browser.
- Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Select Search Settings.
- Scroll down and toggle on Do not show popular searches.
- Hit Save, and you’re good to go!
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Chrome on iPhone
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To turn off trending searches in the Chrome app on an iPhone:
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- Open the Chrome app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings > General.
- Disable Autocomplete with Trending Searches.
- Save your changes.
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Safari on iPhone
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If you’re using Safari on an iPhone, here’s how to disable trending searches:
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- Open Safari and go to Google.com.
- Tap the hamburger menu in the top-left corner.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to Autocomplete with Trending Searches.
- Toggle Do Not Show Popular Searches.
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Google App
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To turn off trending searches in the Google app:
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- Open the Google app and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Go to Autocomplete Settings.
- Toggle off Autocomplete with Trending Searches.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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If you’re still seeing trending searches despite making changes, here are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue:
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Restart Your Browser
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Restarting your browser ensures that the changes are applied. Close all browser windows, reopen them, and check if the issue persists.
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Block Search Cookies
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You can block search cookies to remove trending searches:
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- Open your browser and go to chrome://settings/syncSetup?search=autocomplete+searches+and+urls.
- Disable Autocomplete Searches and URLs.
- Restart your browser.
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Clear Cache and Update Chrome
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Make sure your browser is up-to-date by clearing the cache and updating Chrome:
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- Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data.
- Select the time range and hit Clear Data.
- Then go to Settings > About Chrome and click Update Google Chrome if available.
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Reset Chrome Settings
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If you still can’t remove trending searches, reset Chrome to its default settings:
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- Type chrome://settings/reset in the address bar.
- Click to reset your settings, and the issue should be resolved.
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FAQs
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Why Am I Seeing Trending Searches?
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Google’s algorithm tracks current popular topics across the web, and these trending searches appear based on the latest news and social media buzz.
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While helpful for staying updated, it can show irrelevant results if you’re looking for something specific.
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Are Trending Searches the Same as Autocomplete?
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No, trending searches and autocomplete are different. Autocomplete predicts what you might be typing based on common search phrases, while trending searches highlight current hot topics.
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Autocomplete is more predictive, whereas trending searches show what’s popular right now.
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