Google Autocomplete is a feature in Google Search that helps users search faster by completing the
search queries that they start to type. It works on Google home page, the Google mobile app, and the address bar in the Chrome browser.
Start typing a search query into Google, and you’ll see a list of suggestions under the search box.
Interestingly, Google calls it autocomplete “
predictions” not “
suggestions,” because its aim is to help users complete a search they intend to do and not suggest new searches.
What is the source of Google autocomplete data?
The autocomplete predictions are based on real searches on Google that other people make in your location. Also, the autocomplete includes your own search history.
Some predictions, however, are removed. These include:
- Sexually explicit predictions that are not related to medical, scientific, or sex education topics
- Hateful predictions against groups and individuals based on race, religion, or several other demographics
- Violent predictions
- Dangerous and harmful activity in predictions
If you find some autocomplete predictions inappropriate, you can report them to Google:
