How To Delete Trending Searches On Google

When you fire up Google Search on your browser or open the Google App, you’ll immediately see the most popular searches and search suggestions for your region underneath the Search box. They can be about anything—celebrity gossip, sports, politics, you name it. Google calls them “trending searches.”

It goes without saying, but Google’s trending searches can easily cause you to lose your concentration. If you find yourself sidetracked by them whenever you use Google Search or the Google App, you can drastically improve your focus by turning them off. Luckily, all you need to do is specify you don’t want to see trending searches in your Google preferences. If you use a Google Account, your changes will sync across devices. If not, you must repeat the process on every device you own.

If you use Google Search in Google Chrome or any other web browser on a desktop or mobile device, you can disable trending searches via Google’s Search Settings screen. The process differs slightly between desktop and mobile browsers.

Note: If you perform the above steps in a private browser window (e.g., Incognito mode in the Google Chrome browser), your changes will not save when you end your browsing session.

Note: In the Samsung Internet Browser and Firefox for Android, tap the Settings option at the bottom of the screen.

If you use the Google App on an Android, iPhone, or iPad, you can disable Google trending searches by diving into its Settings screen. The procedure varies among the platforms.

Cut Down on Unnecessary Distractions

Unless it’s crucial to know what’s happening around your region (for example, if you live in an area with severe weather or an unstable political climate), it’s best to turn them off on your desktop or mobile device. You might also want to learn how to clear your search history of any trending searches you’ve visited next.

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