How to turn Microsoft Store Suggested Search Results on or off in Windows 11

Microsoft Store suggested search results in Windows 11 let you see app recommendations right in the Windows Search box. You can easily choose to turn these suggestions on or off.

Windows Search is the tool on your taskbar for finding files, settings, apps, and information online. It helps you quickly locate what you need across your computer and the web.

When enabled, seeing suggested results from the Microsoft Store can help you discover new apps. This feature is available in certain recent versions of Windows 11.

Windows Settings controls suggested search results in the Microsoft Store. Users can manage these suggestions directly within the Settings app. This control helps personalize the shopping experience and reduces irrelevant results.

Option 1Turn Suggestions On or Off in Settings

You can easily turn Microsoft Store suggestions on or off directly in Windows 11 Settings. Just ⚙️ open Settings, then choose Privacy & security. Next, find 🔍 the Search section where you’ll see a switch to control if you get app ideas as you type.

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. On the left side, click on Privacy & security. Then, on the right side, click on Search.
3. Look for the section called Show suggested 🔍 search results. Here, you can choose to turn suggestions from the Microsoft Store On or Off.
4. You can now close ⚙️ the Settings window if you wish.

Option 2Turn Suggestions On or Off Using the Registry Editor

Using the Registry Editor lets you control Microsoft Store suggestions, turning them on or off by changing a specific setting. This method adjusts the same feature found in ⚙️ the Settings app but requires you to follow careful steps to make the change safely. Microsoft Store suggestions show app ideas as you type in the Windows 🔍 Search bar.

Microsoft Store suggested 🔍 search results control whether the Microsoft Store offers app suggestions as you type in the Windows Search bar. Activating this feature helps users discover new apps and content. Deactivating it reduces clutter and focuses search results on personal files and general web searches.

Turn On Microsoft Store Suggested 🔍 Search Results

This is usually the default setting.

Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search

🖱️ Right-click on the right-hand pane, select New, and then choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Name the new value IsStoreSuggestionsEnabled.

Double-click on IsStoreSuggestionsEnabled and set its Value data to 1. Click OK.

Turn Off Microsoft Store Suggested 🔍 Search Results

Open the Registry Editor by pressing Windows key + R, typing regedit, and then pressing Enter. You might need administrator permission for this step.

Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search

🖱️ Right-click on the right-hand pane, select New, and then choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Name the new value IsStoreSuggestionsEnabled.

Double-click on IsStoreSuggestionsEnabled and set its Value data to 0. Click OK.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Office/foundations-experiences/find-what-you-need-with-microsoft-search

Summary

Managing Microsoft Store search suggestions in Windows is straightforward, with options in both ⚙️ the Settings app and the Registry Editor. Whether you want to discover new apps or keep your searches focused, you have control over these suggestions.