How to Disable Search Suggestions on Every Major Browser

Want to disable those annoying search suggestions that pop up in your browser? Here's how you can do that in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Brave.

April 7, 2016 · 1 min · 115 words · Courtney Simmons

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The feature is known as auto-complete or search suggestions.

If that’s the case, almost all browsers let you turn off this feature.

Google Chrome

you’re able to disable search suggestions in Chrome for desktop, Android, and iOS.

Gboard’s editing mode on an Android phone.

Microsoft Edge

you could also disable search suggestions in Edge for desktop, Android, and iOS.

However, the way you turn them off differs.

Firefox

it’s possible for you to disable search suggestions in Firefox for desktop, Android, and iOS.

To kill the search suggestions on mobile, adhere to these instructions:

4.

Safari

you’ve got the option to disable search suggestions in Safari for Mac and iOS.

By doing so, you will avoid accidentally saving passwords on shared computers.

Turning Off Autocomplete Toggle in Chrome Settings

Opening Chrome Settings in Chrome for iOS

Google Services Option in Settings of Chrome for iOS

Opening Settings in Edge for iOS

Privacy and Security Settings in Edge for iOS

Opening Settings in Edge for Android

Privacy and Security Settings in Edge for Android

Opening Settings in Firefox for Android

Safari in iPhone’s Settings

Opening Settings in Brave for Android

Brave Shields and Privacy Settings in Brave for Android

Opening Settings in Brave for iOS