To delete trending searches on my phone, turn off "Autocomplete with trending searches" in the Google app on Android. For iPhone, Apple does not provide a specific toggle for trending searches, but you can clear Safari browsing history as the closest alternative.
How to delete trending searches on my phone: Android
Google’s documented method to stop trending searches from appearing works on Android phones and tablets through the Google app. This setting removes the autocomplete suggestions for popular searches without affecting your personal search history.
- Open the Google app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Tap General or Other settings depending on the page shown.
- Locate Autocomplete with trending searches and turn the toggle off.
This is the only documented method from Google for disabling trending searches. The change applies immediately, and you will no longer see popular search suggestions when typing in the Google app search bar.
How to manage trending searches on iPhone
The closest alternative is to clear your Safari browsing history, which removes search suggestions that may appear based on your past activity.
You can clear Safari history in two ways:
- Open Settings > Apps > Safari, then tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
- Open the Safari app, tap the bookmarks or menu controls, choose Clear History, select a timeframe, then tap Clear History.
Apple notes that clearing history does not change AutoFill information. If you have Safari profiles set up, you can clear history for a selected profile or all profiles.
Troubleshooting search history on your phone
On iPhone, the Clear History and Website Data button may appear grayed out. Apple says if Clear History and Website Data is gray, there may be no data to clear or Screen Time restrictions may be blocking it. Check your Screen Time settings if the button is unavailable.
For Android, the "Autocomplete with trending searches" setting in the Google app applies to both phones and tablets. If you cannot find the setting, ensure you are using the Google app and not a third-party browser.
Regularly clearing your search history can help with freeing up phone storage space, as accumulated browsing data takes up room on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple document a "trending searches" switch on iPhone?
No. The retrieved Apple pages document clearing Safari history, not a specific toggle for trending searches.
What if the clear-history button is unavailable on iPhone?
Apple says it may be gray when there is no data to clear or when Screen Time web content restrictions are set. Check your Screen Time settings under Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Which devices are documented for Google's trending-searches setting?
Android phones and tablets using the Google app.
Will clearing Safari history remove my saved passwords?
No. Apple states that clearing history and website data does not change AutoFill information, including saved passwords.
Can I delete individual trending searches instead of all of them?
Google's documented setting only offers an on/off toggle for all trending searches. There is no option to remove individual trending suggestions.
