HTML attribute: autocomplete

The HTML autocomplete attribute lets web developers specify what if any permission the user agent has to provide automated assistance in filling out form field values, as well as guidance to the browser as to the type of information expected in the field.

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Safe to Use

HTML attribute: autocomplete is considered safe to use.

It’s supported by 94% of global browsers.

Browsers

ChromeSep 16, 2011v14.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
SafariJul 25, 2012v6.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
EdgeJan 15, 2020v79.0.0
5%╱100%
There are no users of Edge running a supported version.
FirefoxMar 22, 2011v4.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.

Version Breakdown

 
Agent
Support
Adoption
Chrome
Sep 16, 2011 v14.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
Sep 16, 2011 – Latest
v14.0.0+
26%╱100%

Full Support

In Chrome 66, support was added for the <textarea> and <select> elements.

Originally only supported on the <input> element.

Chrome does not accept off as a value. See bug 587466.

Chrome Android
Jun 27, 2012 v18.0.0
36%╱100%
100% of Chrome Android users are running a supported version.
Jun 27, 2012 – Latest
v18.0.0+
36%╱100%

Full Support

In Chrome 66, support was added for the <textarea> and <select> elements.

Originally only supported on the <input> element.

Chrome does not accept off as a value. See bug 587466.

Edge
Jan 15, 2020 v79.0.0
5%╱100%
There are no users of Edge running a supported version.
Jan 15, 2020 – Latest
v79.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox
Mar 22, 2011 v4.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.
Mar 22, 2011 – Latest
v4.0.0+
3%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox for Android
Mar 29, 2011 v4.0.0
Firefox for Android supports this feature.
Mar 29, 2011 – Latest
v4.0.0+

Full Support

Internet Explorer
Unsupported
Internet Explorer does not support this feature.

No Support

 
Quest Browser
Unknown v5.0.0
Quest Browser supports this feature.
Unknown
v5.0.0+

Full Support

In Chrome 66, support was added for the <textarea> and <select> elements.

Originally only supported on the <input> element.

Chrome does not accept off as a value. See bug 587466.

Opera
Nov 20, 2012 v12.1.0
1%╱100%
100% of Opera users are running a supported version.
Nov 20, 2012 – Latest
v12.1.0+
1%╱100%

Full Support

Opera Android
Oct 9, 2012 v12.1.0
Opera Android supports this feature.
Oct 9, 2012 – Latest
v12.1.0+

Full Support

Safari
Jul 25, 2012 v6.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
Jul 25, 2012 – Latest
v6.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Safari on iOS
Sep 10, 2012 v6.0.0
17%╱100%
There are no users of Safari on iOS running a supported version.
Sep 10, 2012 – Latest
v6.0.0+
17%╱100%

Full Support

Samsung Internet
Apr 27, 2013 v1.0.0
2%╱100%
100% of Samsung Internet users are running a supported version.
Apr 27, 2013 – Latest
v1.0.0+
2%╱100%

Full Support

In Samsung Internet 9.0, support was added for the <textarea> and <select> elements.

Originally only supported on the <input> element.

Samsung Internet does not accept off as a value. See bug 587466.

WebView Android
Dec 9, 2013 v4.4.0
WebView Android supports this feature.
Dec 9, 2013 – Latest
v4.4.0+

Full Support

In Chrome 66, support was added for the <textarea> and <select> elements.

Originally only supported on the <input> element.

Chrome does not accept off as a value. See bug 587466.

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