{"id":71766,"date":"2026-03-09T17:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/?p=71766"},"modified":"2026-08-20T07:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:13:13","slug":"how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Trending Searches from Google: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The default choice on Chrome is Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/china-popular-search-engines\/\">search engine<\/a>, making it a convenient way to find information. Apart from answering your queries, Google also shows the latest searches and popular topics reflecting what people worldwide are looking for. Trending searches often feature breaking news, viral moments, memes, celebrity gossip, sports updates, and other topics that people are actively searching for. Although this feature is meant to keep users updated, it is not always helpful. Trending searches can be distracting or irrelevant, especially when users aren\u2019t interested in these topics. If you find yourself feeling cluttered or overwhelmed when opening Google, you are not alone. The good news is that you can easily customise your search experience and turn off these suggestions. Read on to learn <\/span><b>how to remove trending searches from Google.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#What_are_trending_searches_on_Google\" >What are trending searches on Google?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#How_to_remove_trending_searches_from_Google\" >How to remove trending searches from Google?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#How_to_turn_off_Google_trending_searches_on_Android\" >How to turn off Google trending searches on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#How_to_turn_off_trending_searches_on_Windows_Mac_or_iPad\" >How to turn off trending searches on Windows, Mac, or iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#How_to_turn_off_Google_trending_searches_on_iPhone\" >How to turn off Google trending searches on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#How_to_turn_off_trending_searches_in_the_Google_App\" >How to turn off trending searches in the Google App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Turn_Off_Trending_Searches\" >What to Do If You Can\u2019t Turn Off Trending Searches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#1_Does_turning_off_trending_searches_affect_Google_autocomplete\" >1. Does turning off trending searches affect Google autocomplete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#2_Can_trending_searches_be_disabled_permanently\" >2. Can trending searches be disabled permanently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#3_Why_do_trending_searches_differ_by_location\" >3. Why do trending searches differ by location?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#4_Do_trending_searches_appear_in_Incognito_or_private_mode\" >4. Do trending searches appear in Incognito or private mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-trending-searches-from-google\/#5_Does_disabling_trending_searches_improve_privacy\" >5. Does disabling trending searches improve privacy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_trending_searches_on_Google\"><\/span><b>What are trending searches on Google?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending searches on Google display the most popular searches being made at a particular time. They highlight topics that are currently trending around the world, usually caused by breaking news, viral posts, or new trends. Google continuously updates these recommendations using algorithms that detect sudden increases in search traffic based on location, language, and user interest. On mobile devices, they appear below the search box on the Google home page, and on a desktop, they are displayed when you tap into the search box. They should not be mixed up with autocomplete suggestions. Unlike autocomplete suggestions that complete your query as you type, trending searches simply show what is currently popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_trending_searches_from_Google\"><\/span><b>How to remove trending searches from Google?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To switch trending searches off on an Android phone, such as a Google Pixel phone or a Samsung Galaxy tablet, you simply need to make a small adjustment in your Google search preferences using the browser of your choice. It works similarly whether you are using Chrome, Firefox, or privacy-minded browsers such as Brave. Since trending searches are controlled by Google Search and not the browser itself, turning them off once usually applies across all browsers on your device. <\/span><b>Below are easy step-by-step guidelines on how to remove trending searches from Google.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Google_trending_searches_on_Android\"><\/span><b>How to turn off Google trending searches on Android<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using an Android phone or tablet, turning off Google trending searches is quick and easy. Since these suggestions come from Google Search\u2014not the browser itself\u2014you only need to change one setting, and it usually applies across browsers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your <\/span><b>browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and go to <\/span><b>google.com.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Open-your-browser-and-go-to-google-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open your browser and go to google\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the menu icon (<\/span><b>Three horizontal lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) at the top-left corner.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Three-horizontal-lines-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three horizontal lines\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>More settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the sidebar.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Select-More-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"More settings\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Other settings <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the top of the page.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tap-Other-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"Other settings\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to \u201c<\/span><b>Autocomplete with trending searches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and toggle it off. Google saves your changes automatically.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Autocomplete-with-trending-searches-2.jpg\" alt=\"Autocomplete with trending searches\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_trending_searches_on_Windows_Mac_or_iPad\"><\/span><b>How to turn off trending searches on Windows, Mac, or iPad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are using Google Search on a Windows PC, Mac, or iPad, you can simply disable trending searches in Google settings. This technique is compatible with all major browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, and it also works with most other browsers. Here are the steps on <\/span><b>how to remove trending searches from Google <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on Windows, Mac, or iPad:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a browser of your choice and visit Google.com.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the bottom-right of the Google home page, scroll down and click the Settings button, and then Search settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Search settings page, go to the left-hand sidebar and choose Other settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep scrolling until you see \u201cAutocomplete with trending searches\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the switch off to turn off trending search suggestions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_Google_trending_searches_on_iPhone\"><\/span><b>How to turn off Google trending searches on iPhone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to follow regarding <\/span><b>how to remove trending searches from Google <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your iPhone:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your preferred browser on your iPhone and go to google.com.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Open-a-browser-of-your-choice-and-visit-Google.com_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open a browser of your choice and visit Google.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the screen.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-home-page-scroll-down-and-click-the-Settings-button-1.jpg\" alt=\"Google home page, scroll down and click the Settings button\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the menu that appears, select Search settings.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Search-settings-page-1.jpg\" alt=\"Search settings page\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Other settings at the top of the page.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/choose-Other-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"choose Other settings\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down until you find \u201cAutocomplete with trending searches.\u201d<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Autocomplete-with-trending-searches-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Autocomplete with trending searches\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle the switch off to disable trending search suggestions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_off_trending_searches_in_the_Google_App\"><\/span><b>How to turn off trending searches in the Google App<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use Google with the Google app on your phone or tablet, you can switch off trending searches right in the settings of the app. It can be a bit different when using Android or iOS. However, the process is not complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Google app on your device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap your profile picture, initials, or account icon in the top-right corner (what you see depends on whether you\u2019re signed in and have a profile photo).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Settings from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap General.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using Android, tap Autocomplete settings. iPhone and iPad users can skip this step.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off \u201cAutocomplete with trending searches.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Turn_Off_Trending_Searches\"><\/span><b>What to Do If You Can\u2019t Turn Off Trending Searches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending searches may still appear even after turning them off, but there is nothing to worry about. This is normal and happens to other users as well. The following are some practical things to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make sure you\u2019re signed in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trending search settings can be associated with your Google account. When you are not logged in, Google might disregard your preferences and keep displaying popular searches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refresh or restart:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After you have changed the settings, just refresh the Google page and reopen the app again. Sometimes, it takes some time as changes do not apply immediately.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear cache and cookies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cached data can sometimes cause Google to display outdated settings. To solve this issue, you need to clear the cache or app data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update your browser or Google app: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your browser is running on the current version. If it&#8217;s not updated, do it regularly to prevent this issue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check multiple devices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are using the same Google account on multiple devices, the settings may take some time to sync. Give it some time, or check manually that the option is off everywhere.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be aware of Google experiments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes Google tests features, which may cause trending searches to appear temporarily despite being turned off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, <\/span><b>how to remove trending searches from Google<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all you need to do is follow the steps mentioned above. Trending searches are designed to inform users about popular topics, but they don\u2019t work for everyone. With just a few settings, you can remove irrelevant topics and keep your search experience under control, and focus on what matters most. Although the option does not always stick immediately, a refresh, update, or account check often fixes it. After all, Google is most effective when it adapts to your preferences rather than the other way around. Taking control of features like trending searches helps make your browsing experience cleaner, quieter, and more personal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_turning_off_trending_searches_affect_Google_autocomplete\"><\/span><b>1. Does turning off trending searches affect Google autocomplete?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Autocomplete will continue to provide suggestions of search phrases as you type. Turning off trending searches is just a way of getting rid of trending or viral topics that you see before you begin typing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_trending_searches_be_disabled_permanently\"><\/span><b>2. Can trending searches be disabled permanently?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but Google settings can occasionally change with updates or experiments. When turned off, they remain disabled unless you clear settings, log out, or change devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_do_trending_searches_differ_by_location\"><\/span><b>3. Why do trending searches differ by location?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional activity influences trending searches. What is trending in one country or even a city might not be visible in another due to trends being customised by Google based on local interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_trending_searches_appear_in_Incognito_or_private_mode\"><\/span><b>4. Do trending searches appear in Incognito or private mode?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can. The incognito mode hides your history, but it does not necessarily delete trending search results, as they are based on overall search trends, not your personal search history.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_disabling_trending_searches_improve_privacy\"><\/span><b>5. Does disabling trending searches improve privacy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not prevent Google from collecting data, but it lowers exposure to trending topics and on-screen recommendations, which makes the search seemingly more private and personalized.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The default choice on Chrome is Google\u2019s search engine, making it a convenient way to find information. 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