If you’ve ever found Google Search results appearing in a regional language instead of your preferred language, you’re not alone. Google’s regional language suggestions are meant to make searches more localized. However, for many users, this feature is more of a nuisance, especially if they prefer to use only English for all searches. Unfortunately, removing your regional language from Google Account settings or Google Search Settings doesn’t fully prevent these suggestions. Thankfully, there is a straightforward way to solve this issue, ensuring a consistent search experience across devices.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through easy steps to disable regional language suggestions on both Google Chrome (or any browser) and the Google App, so you can get back to using Google without unwanted language switches.
Disable Regional Language Suggestions in Google Search on Chrome (or Any Browser)
Regional language suggestions often occur due to Google’s automatic detection of your current region. Changing the language in Google Search settings alone won’t prevent these suggestions. Instead, the key is to adjust the region setting. Here’s how:
- Open Google Search Settings
- On Chrome (or any browser), visit google.com.
- Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) at the top left corner.
- Select Settings.
- Change Region for Search Results
- Scroll down to find the “Region for Search Results” section.
- By default, this setting is set to Current Region. Open the dropdown menu and select an English-speaking region, such as the United States or United Kingdom.
- Save Changes
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- Scroll down and click on Save to apply the changes. The page will reload, and you should no longer see regional language suggestions. You can test it by running a quick Google search.
Disable Regional Language Suggestions in Google Search on the Google App
Changing the region setting on Google Chrome won’t affect the Google App, so you’ll need to adjust the settings on the app separately. Here’s how to change your region in the Google App:
- Open Google App Settings
- Launch the Google App on your phone and tap the “More” option at the bottom right.
- Go to Settings.
- Adjust Language and Region
- In the Settings menu, select Language and Region.
- Tap on Search Region and select an English-speaking region, such as United States.
- Verify Changes
- Once set, return to the app’s search page and test the setting by performing a search. You should now see results in your preferred language.
Wrapping Up
While it’s frustrating that Google Search doesn’t synchronize these settings across all platforms, following the steps above should keep your search language consistent in both Chrome and the Google App. This setting change won’t affect other search functions, such as finding nearby places or other location-based results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why does Google Search show results in a regional language?
A1: Google often detects your device’s region or IP address and may change the language of search results to reflect local language preferences.
Q2: Will changing my search region affect local search results like ‘cafes near me’?
A2: No, changing your region only stops the language suggestions. Local results will still appear based on your actual location.
Q3: Can I change my Google account’s default language to avoid this issue?
A3: Changing the account language alone doesn’t override regional suggestions in Google Search. Adjusting the search region is essential to prevent them.
Q4: Will my settings be synchronized across all my devices?
A4: Unfortunately, settings from Chrome and the Google App don’t sync with each other. You’ll need to adjust them separately on each device.
Q5: Is there a permanent solution to stop Google from suggesting regional languages?
A5: Setting your preferred region in both Chrome and the Google App is currently the most effective way to prevent regional language suggestions on Google Search.