How to Clear Past Google Searches

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

Did you know that every time you search Google, the data collected from your search is saved (including any locations or personal information you add to the search)? You'll probably want to protect your privacy by removing that data. This wikiHow article will teach you how to clear past Google searches, thus securing some of your personal data.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Removing Individual Searches

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Go to https://myactivity.google.com/ and sign in (if prompted). This will bring you to a Google site where you can see your Google activity from any web browser.
- You can do this using a computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
2
Click
. The filter icon looks like three horizontal lines that get smaller. It's next to text that says, "Filter by date & product."

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3
Select All time and click to check the box next to "Search." The Google search icon looks like a multicolored "G" in a white circle. You'll find it near the bottom of the menu.
- If you're aware of a search that you performed that you want to delete, choose a different date for the "Filter by date" section.
4
Click Apply. The page will refresh to show you Google searches that are saved.
5
Click X next to the search you want to delete. You might get a pop-up window that lets you know what else you can delete. You'll also see a notification window pop-up in the left corner that the deletion has started.
- The notification will disappear automatically as soon as the search is deleted.
- You can scroll down the page and delete as many items as you want.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Deleting Your Entire Search History

1
Go to https://myactivity.google.com/ and sign in (if prompted). This will bring you to a Google site where you can see your Google activity from any web browser.
- You can do this using a computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
2
Click
. The filter icon looks like three horizontal lines that get smaller. It's next to text that says, "Filter by date & product."
3
Select All time and click to check the box next to "Search." The Google search icon looks like a multicolored "G" in a white circle. You'll find it near the bottom of the menu.
- If you're aware of a search that you performed that you want to delete, choose a different date for the "Filter by date" section.
4
Click Apply. The page will refresh to show you Google searches that are saved.
5
Click Delete. It's on the right side of the page.
- A window will appear to preview the items you're deleting.
6
Click Delete and Got it. Your entire Google search history will be deleted from your account.^{[1]
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- If you want your data to delete automatically on a schedule, go to your Google account, click Data & Privacy and select an activity (like Web & App) you want to auto-delete (under "History Settings). Then click Auto-delete and select a schedule that you want to delete your search data. ^{[2]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I delete my history?

Community Answer

Open the options button on the top right of your window and click "history." Then, at the bottom, click "clear history."