[est31]

Even basic things like auto-suggestions in the URL bar can't be turned off any more. A while ago there used to be an option for it but it was removed. So when you enter an URL it's automatically sent to Google as you type.

[pvg]

The setting is 'Autocomplete searches and URLs', just type it in the settings search box. It's still there.

[est31]

Indeed it's still present. Thanks for pointing it out!

[exikyut]

!!!

Scrambles to check settings

It's over in chrome://settings/syncSetup now.

[daakus]

If the default is set to something else, say DuckDuckGo, it'll go there instead right?

[cma]

At some point the new tab page stopped being replaceable something less distracting/compulsive like your own custom url. Your homepage can only apply at startup. It isn't something that should have to be an extension.