Google Discontinuing External Use Of Autocomplete API

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Google's autocomplete API has never been made public, nor is it officially supported, but that didn't stop many developers from using a reverse engineered unofficial version. Google has decided to clamp down, and will be restricting access in August.

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[TechyInAZ]

I think it's a good idea to take autocomplete away. I rarely ever use it when googling stuff.

 

[brandonjclark]

At this point I would think Google would have a hard time claiming it was never meant for public use, considering they released the API. I mean, come on. Do you release an API if it's not meant to be used?

 

[Drownzsurf]

The autocomplete was nice when you needed it, but a pain when it got in the way.