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Nirvana for Android1 min readReviewed 2 October 2026
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Where suggestions come from

Nirvana can suggest pages from local history and bookmarks. If remote search suggestions are enabled, typed characters may be sent to the selected search provider before you submit the full query.

hik
hiking-club.exampleFrom your history
Trail mapsBookmark
hiking bootsSent to provider
Remote suggestions send what you type before you press Search.
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Adjust your choices

Open Settings → Search or Address bar suggestions. Review each source independently so you can retain local suggestions while limiting remote ones if you prefer.

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Settings
Settings
Search
SettingsSearch
Labels can differ slightly between releases.
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Private mode and sensitive queries

Do not assume every provider treats private-mode suggestions the same way. For sensitive searches, disable remote suggestions and review the provider’s policy.

History and bookmarksLocal
Search suggestionsSent to provider
For sensitive searches, turn remote suggestions off.
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