How to Download Google Search History

Last Updated: July 26, 2018

Google offers a way for users to download their search history. You can export and download your search data from the Google products you use (like your email, calendar, and photos) and your search results. This feature may be important if you are doing specific research or would like to see what your kids are up to online.

Steps

1
Go to https://myaccount.google.com/. Sign into your Google account if needed.
2
Select your Personal info & privacy.
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Scroll down to Control your content. You can also click on "Control your content" under "Personal info & privacy" on the left panel.
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Click on CREATE ARCHIVE.
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Select which data and/or Google products you want to include in the archive, using the blue on/off switches. To read more details and options about each product, select the down arrow next to each.
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Scroll down and click on NEXT.
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Choose your archive's "File type" and choose how you want your archive delivered (via email, Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive or Box).
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Click CREATE ARCHIVE.
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Click on Download archive to download your archive. You might be prompted to verify if it’s you. You can also download it from where it is delivered (via email, Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive or Box).