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How to Delete Your Google Search History

Manoj by Manoj
March 4, 2025
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How to Delete Your Google Search History

Google search history is clear proof of what you are doing on the web. It will reflect your attitude and cultural standard which will help others to better judge your character.

If someone views your Google search history accidentally, they will know whatever websites you are visiting and what kind of videos you are watching, etc. Do you want it to happen?

By default, Google records all your search queries to autofill entries and thereby save your time. So you do not need to enter the same long-tail words in the search box every day, Google will automatically display suggestions based on the first words you entered.

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It is a great feature for those people who have exclusive access to the computer or mobile. Otherwise, they may be in trouble especially if it is a password-free device. In such a situation, others can spy on your browsing activities easily.

Today we’ll tell you how to delete your browser history on various web browsers and Google search history on desktop, Android, and iPhone.

Contents show
1 Browser History vs Google Search History
2 How to Delete your Browser History on a Computer?
2.1 1. Delete Search History in Google Chrome
2.2 2. Delete Search History in Mozilla Firefox
2.3 3. Delete Search History in Microsoft Edge
2.4 4. Delete Search History in Brave
2.5 5. Delete Search History in Safari
3 How to Delete Your Browser History on iOS/Android?
3.1 1. Delete Search History in Google Chrome on Android
3.2 2. Delete Search History in Google Chrome on iPhone/iPad
4 How to Delete Google search history on a Computer?
5 How to Delete Google search history on Android?
6 How to Delete Google search history on iPhone/iPad?
7 How to Prevent Google from Saving Your Search History?
7.1 1. Activity Controls
7.2 2. Enable private browsing
8 FAQ

Browser History vs Google Search History

Browser history and Google search history are entirely different thing. Even if you clear the history in the browser you are using, your Google search history will remain the same, for years.

If you are really concerned about privacy, pay attention to delete search history in both types.

How to Delete your Browser History on a Computer?

Let us check how to delete your browser history on a Windows/Mac PC.

1. Delete Search History in Google Chrome

  • Tap the ‘three-dots’ icon in the top right corner of your browser (next to your profile picture).
  • A slide-down menu will appear, choose ‘History’ > ‘History’ from the list. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl+H in the keyboard to view your browser history directly.
  • Click ‘Clear browsing data’ from the left sidebar.
  • You will see a pop-up window with options to delete your browsing history (Last hour, last 24 hours, last 7 days, last 4 weeks, and all time). Select an option and tap the blue color ‘Clear data’ button to finish. It will erase your browsing history and cached images, and files instantly.

2. Delete Search History in Mozilla Firefox

  • Tap the ‘three-lines’ icon from the top of your browser window to open menu
  • Click History, then Clear Recent history.
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  • Select a time range to delete your browsing history, from the last hour to everything, from the drop-down list.
  • Put a tick mark in appropriate options and tap OK button.

3. Delete Search History in Microsoft Edge

  • Tap the ‘three-dots’ icon from the top-right corner of your Edge window.
  • Choose ‘History’ (Ctrl+H) from the list.
  • It will show your recent browsing history in a slide-down box. Tap the ‘three-dots’ icon on the top (next to the search icon) to view more options.
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Select ‘Open history page’ to view your entire browsing history in full screen. Or click ‘Clear browsing data’ to erase your browsing history, download history, cookies, and cached images and files.

Then, Edge will serve a pop-up box like this,

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Select a time range and relevant checkboxes. Click ‘Clear now’ button to delete.

4. Delete Search History in Brave

  • Tap the ‘three-lines’ icon from the top-right side.
  • Select History from the menu. A sublevel menu will appear as in the slide panel. Choose History once again.
  • Click ‘Clear browsing data’ from the left sidebar.
  • Select a time range and type of history content that you want to delete. Click ‘Clear data’ button to finish.

5. Delete Search History in Safari

  • Click History menu from the top of your Safari browser. Scroll-down to the bottom and select Clear history from the list.
  • Select a timeframe in the pop-up box. Click ‘Clear history’ button top erase.

How to Delete Your Browser History on iOS/Android?

Follow these steps to clear your browser history on a iOS or Android device,

1. Delete Search History in Google Chrome on Android

  • Click the ‘three-dots’ icon from the top of your Chrome browser
  • Select History from the menu, It will show your entire Chrome history in the next page.
  • Click ‘Clear browsing data’. Select a time frame and history type. Tap ‘Clear data’ once again.

2. Delete Search History in Google Chrome on iPhone/iPad

  • Click the ‘three-dots’ icon from the bottom-right corner. Select History from the menu list.
  • At the bottom, click ‘Clear browsing data’.
  • Select your time range and history type that you want to delete.
  • Click ‘Clear browsing data’ from the top to delete.

How to Delete Google search history on a Computer?

Google keeps a record of all your search activities and allows you to clear them either individually or in bulk.

  • Sign in to Google & visit Google My Activity page to view and delete your entire Google search history.
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It will list your activity history in different sections such as Web & app activity, Location History, and YouTube History.

The Web & app activity covers your activities in all Google apps like Google Search, Google Play Store, Google Translate, etc. Click the ‘right-arrow’ icon that appears under Web & app activity to view your browsing log on those applications. Location History displays your Google Maps history and YouTube history covers your browsing activities on the video hosting site.

  • Google shows various options to manage your history on the left pane of the screen. Click ‘Delete activity by’ option to clear activity by last hour, last day, always, and within a custom range. Choose ‘always’ to delete your entire browsing history on web and apps.
  • Next, you will get a pop-up box like this,
How to Delete Your Google Search History 5

Select Google apps in which you want to clear the history. By default, it will select 11 Google products to clear activity. Click Next to go to the next page.

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Click on Delete to confirm. That’s it. Your Google search history is successfully deleted.

How to Delete Google search history on Android?

  • Open Settings app on your Android phone or tablet. Scroll-down to the bottom to locate Google Account settings.
  • Then, you will see a page like this,
How to Delete Your Google Search History 7

Click ‘Manage your Google Account’.

  • Under Privacy & Personalization, click ‘Manage your data & privacy’ option.
How to Delete Your Google Search History 8
  • Similar to web browser settings, you will see activity logs in different sections (Web & App Activity, Location History, and YouTube History) in Android smartphones too. Locate History settings and click ‘My activity’ under it.
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  • Scroll to the bottom to view your entire Google search history.
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Click ‘Delete’ to clear your search history. Set a time frame and select Google products to delete your activity in them. Click on Next.

Finally, click the Delete button to confirm.

How to Delete Google search history on iPhone/iPad?

  • Open https://myactivity.google.com/ on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Click ‘Delete activity by’ from the left sidebar.
  • Select a time frame and Google products to delete your activity history.
  • Click on Delete to confirm.

How to Prevent Google from Saving Your Search History?

There are two ways to prevent Google from saving your search activities,

1. Activity Controls

  • Visit Google My Activity page and click ‘Activity Controls’ from the left pane.
  • On the right side, you will see options to manage Web & app activity, Location history, and YouTube history.
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  • Click ‘Turn off’ under each section to disable it.

Done. Thereafter, Google won’t save your search history.

2. Enable private browsing

private browsing

Activating private browsing is the another way to prevent Google from tracking your activities. All major browsers allow you to browse websites in the incognito mode which is designed to enhance user’s privacy. In incognito, browsers won’t save your activities including history, form fill details, and others.

In Google Chrome, click the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen > New incognito window to turn on private browsing.

For Mozilla Firefox, click the hamburger icon on the top right > New Private window to browse anonymously.

In Microsoft Edge, click the three dots icon from the top right > New In Private window

In Opera, click Menu in the top left corner > New private browsing window to enable incognito mode.

Read How to Delete YouTube History (Desktop and Mobile)

FAQ

What is Google Search History?

Google Search History is a feature that keeps track of all the searches you have made on Google, allowing you to view and manage your search activity.

Can I disable Google Search History?

Yes, you have the option to pause or disable Google Search History. By doing so, your future searches won’t be saved to your account.

Does disabling Google Search History affect my search experience?

Disabling Google Search History doesn’t impact your search experience directly. However, it may limit personalized search results and suggestions based on your past searches.

Can I delete specific items from my Google Search History?

Yes, you can delete individual items from your Google Search History. Simply go to the My Activity page, find the item you want to remove, and select the delete option.

Is my Google Search History completely private?

While Google takes measures to protect user privacy, it is important to note that your search history may be used for various purposes like improving search algorithms and serving personalized ads.

Can I download a copy of my Google Search History?

Yes, you can download a copy of your Google Search History data. Visit the “Download Your Data” page under your Google Account settings to request a download.

Does clearing my browser history also clear my Google Search History?

Clearing your browser history doesn’t automatically clear your Google Search History. You need to specifically delete your search history through your Google Account settings.

Can I prevent Google from saving my search history in the first place?

Yes, you can use private browsing modes like “Incognito” in Google Chrome or “Private Browsing” in Firefox to prevent your searches from being saved in your Google Search History.

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Manoj is a writer, blogger from Kerala, India. He writes content on current affairs, technology, cinema, health, social media, and WordPress. His posts and stories appeared across magazines and websites since 1998.

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