Google Chrome autocompletion search in address bar not working

• You have to go to -> chrome://settings/syncSetup

• Then enable -> 'Autocomplete searches and URLs' under 'Other Google services'

• If the 'Autocomplete searches and URLs' option is on, turn it off and then enable again.

and the autocomplete will work properly.

Is there a fix to make Google Chrome's address bar's autocomplete work properly?

First check the following:

• Go to "Settings" > "Manage search engines" -> "Default search settings"

• Copy the value for and make sure it is set to:

  {google:baseURL}search?q=%s&{google:RLZ}{google:originalQueryForSuggestion}{google:assistedQueryStats}{google:searchFieldtrialParameter}{google:iOSSearchLanguage}{google:searchClient}{google:sourceId}{google:instantExtendedEnabledParameter}{google:contextualSearchVersion}ie={inputEncoding}
  

• If this value is not correct then you need to Reset your Chrome settings to resolve this. See the instructions below.

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Reset Chrome settings to default

You can restore your browser settings in Chrome at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won't be cleared or changed.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More More and then Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Show advanced settings.
4. Under the section "Reset settings,” click Reset settings.
5. In the box that appears, click Reset. ​

These steps won't provide a full reset. For example, some settings like fonts or accessibility won't be deleted. To create a new user profile, add a new user in Chrome.

What changes when you restore your settings

The following settings will change back to the default:

• Default search engine, which is changed back to Google. Learn how to set your default search engine.
• Homepage and tabs. Learn how to set your Chrome homepage and set default startup tabs.
• The new tab page. Learn how to set the page that a new tab opens to.
• Tabs you have pinned. Learn how to pin tabs.
• Content settings, like letting a site show you pop-ups or use your microphone. Learn how to change your content settings.
• Cookies and site data, like items in an online shopping cart. Learn more about cookies and site data.
• Extensions and themes. Learn more about extensions and themes.

Only the settings for the Chrome profile you're signed in to will be reset. Your new settings will apply across all computers or devices where you’re signed in to your active profile.

Source Reset Chrome settings to default

Go to chrome://settings/?search=search.

Under Privacy and security select the checkbox next to Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar.