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How to Delete Google Search History on Android, iPhone and Chrome

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It’s okay to want to keep your search history safe from Google.

Google has been in the data-security news section quite a lot — and not always in a good way. People are learning to be wary of how data is being used by Google, from leaking its products to leaking customer data and even collecting the personal information of people who use Google apps.

Even if you don’t own an Android phone, you probably use three or four of Google’s services each day, and so the company knows a lot about you. Your harvested information can include your work commute and shopping habits, even if you used the service offline.

This privacy database doesn’t mean Google is trying to stalk you personally as the information is stored anonymously, but it is attached to you. The process allows advertisers to understand demographics better and determine your interests to target ads better.

If you’ve been looking at something you shouldn’t, doing things for work, or don’t want sites to extract your private information, there are ways to delete the Google history stored on your devices.

Use a Web Browser to Delete Google Search History in MyActivity

Take note that deleting search history removes it from your Google account, not specific devices. Therefore, deleting any history deletes it from all devices.

Follow the steps below to delete Google history using your iPhone, Android phone, tablet, MacBook, Chromebook, desktop PC, or laptop.

1. Go to your My Activity page using a browser.
2. DO NOT CLICK THE “DELETE” DROPDOWN at this point. This action has time filters (only before adding other filters like time or product), but it deletes all Google History (not just Google Search) immediately upon clicking it. If filters were already added, you’ll receive a prompt first.
   
3. Click on “Filter by date & product,” then choose “Search” from the Google product list at the bottom. New filtered results get displayed that only show your Google search history.
4. To filter/find your Google Search history on a specific word or phrase , type it in the “Search your activity” box.
5. T o filter/find your Google Search history based on date , click or tap on “Filter by date & product” once more, then choose your time filter data. You may want to confirm that “Search” is still selected in the Google products list.
6. Now that you have your filtered (or unfiltered) list, you can change the default “Bundle view” to “List view” if desired, which lists search activity one by one. Click/tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three dots) next to the search box, then select “List view.”
7. To delete the displayed results after applying your custom filters and display options, tap or click on the “X” to the right of each entry, then you are done. For the bulk-delete option, continue to the next step.
8. To bulk-delete your filtered list, tap/click on the “Delete” button.
9. A confirmation prompt appears with a preview of your filtered results. This is just a preview, even when you click the “Preview more” button. Tap or click on “Delete” once more to permanently remove all filtered items.

Using the above steps allows you to quickly delete your Google search history using specific dates and keywords if desired. Once you have selected “Search” from the product list, you can add other filters to find what you want to delete, but not the other way around. You can also delete other Google data within the same process.

Clear All Google Search History Entirely using Google Chrome

Follow the steps below: if you want a quick and easy way to bulk-delete all Google search history, plus optionally remove browsing history, saved passwords, cache, and cookies on Chrome.

1. Launch Chrome and ensure you are logged in.
   
2. Click the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the top right-hand corner of your browser to open the Chrome menu.
   
3. Now, select “Settings” from the options.
   
4. Next, click on “Clear browsing data,” located in the “Privacy and security” section.
5. A new tab will open from which you can choose from “Basic” or “Advanced”tools. “Basic” is a way to quickly clear Google history while “Advanced” gives you more control over the individual elements, such as passwords.

The above steps delete all Google history (including search history) you selected during the removal process.

Clear Google History on an Android

On your Android device, open Google Chrome and follow these steps:

1. Tap on the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the upper right-hand corner.

2. Now, tap “History.”

3. Next, select “Clear browsing data…” in the new window.

4. Confirm when finished.

All of your Google history, including search history, disappears after performing the above steps. Therefore, ensure you saved any sites, data, and other personal information elsewhere.

Clear Google History on an iPhone

For iPhone users, open Google history and follow these steps to clear your history:

1. Tap the “horizontal ellipsis” (three horizontal dots) menu icon in the lower right-hand corner.

2. Next, tap on “History.”

3. Then, tap “Clear Browsing Data…” on Cookies and iMessage Search History.

All of your Chrome browsing history on your iPhone is now deleted, including Google search history.

Set Up Auto-Delete for Google History Data

Google does offer an option to dump your data automatically. If you prefer to keep some data, it’s best to avoid this function. However, if you feel like manually deleting your Google search data, follow these steps to set up the auto-delete feature:

1. Visit your Google Activity page, but be sure you are logged into the correct account.
   
2. In the left navigational menu, click on “Activity controls.”
   
3. Scroll down and click on “Auto-delete (Off)”
   
4. Choose to auto-delete activity older than “3 months,”“18 months,” or “36 months,” then click “Next.”
   
5. Confirm your auto-delete activity option by clicking on “Confirm.” Remember that the preview is just that.
   

Google History FAQs

I want to save my passwords but delete everything else. How can I do this?

If you’re deleting all of your Google data, it is possible to de-select the option under Clear Browsing Data for clearing passwords. But, if you want more security, you can use a browser extension such as Last Pass to store all of your passwords in a secure location.

Similar to Google or Chrome storing these passwords for you, Last Pass will auto-fill your passwords.

Can I permanently close my Google account?

Yes. If you’re no longer interested in using your current Google account, you can permanently delete it. We do have an article here that explains the entire process.

If you visit the Google Account webpage, you can click on the option to download all of your data and delete your entire Google account and everything that goes with it.

Just keep in mind, performing this action will completely wipe out all of your Google-related information. This process includes losing all Google Docs, emails, contacts, and more. If you’re using an Android device, you’ll need to create or use another Google account to access many features and backup your device.

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Turn off Recent Google Search History on Android

On Android Google can give you suggestions based on your recent search history. This setting is on by default but can be disabled by following this guide.

Google’s history service is always trying to be helpful. It is almost always the case, whether it’s tracking your current location, keeping tabs on all of your internet searches, or scanning your emails and browsing habits to deliver relevant ads. For Android, Google recently added a new feature that shows you suggestions based on your recent search history. It can be helpful to some people that search for similar things every day. But, if you prefer to keep the search experience purely “organic” without any personalization, it will require turning off this new feature.

Note: Some data is tied directly to your Google account and can be disabled within the account settings. Other recent history searches are stored in your mobile browser. These are not directly attached to Google’s Recent Search History and must be cleared separately. Other searches are stored within individual apps, such as what you search for on Google Play.

To turn off Recent Search History on an Android device, we’ll have to go into System Settings. You can do this by pressing the menu button on the Home screen or launching the Settings app from the app drawer.

Once in the settings menu, tap the Google button under the Accounts subheading.

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In the Google settings page, tap Search.

Now under Privacy & accounts, look for the “Show recent searches” setting and uncheck the box next to it.

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That’s all! You should no longer see recent Google searches on your Android device.

Please keep in mind that no matter how many settings you disable for your Google account & search history, Google still tracks it internally. However, according to the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), it does make a difference if you disable these features. With account search history disabled, Google will only keep your data on its internal servers for 18 months. With the feature enabled, it will keep your data forever.

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How to Delete Search History On Android

Remove searches from Chrome, Firefox, stock browsers, and more

What to Know

• In Chrome: Tap the three-dots, choose Settings, scroll down to the Advanced section and tap Privacy, then tap Clear browsing data.
• In Firefox: Tap the three-dots, choose Settings >Clear private data, select Browsing history, then tap Clear Data.
• In Opera: Tap the Opera logo, choose Settings, then scroll down to the Privacy section and tap Clear browsing data.

This article explains how to delete browsing history on Android using eight mobile browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Dolphin. The information should apply no matter who made your Android phone (Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, and others).

Clear History on Chrome

Tap three-dot menu icon.

Tap Settings.

Scroll down to the Advanced section and tap Privacy.

Scroll to the bottom and tap Clear browsing data.

Check Browsing history.

Tap Clear Data.

To clear history for period of time: on the Clear browsing data screen, tap Advanced at the top.

Underneath Advanced is a drop-down menu that says Last hour. Tap on the down arrow next to Last hour and choose the relevant drop-down (see tip above).

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear data.

You can also clear data from a specified time period: Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All Time.

Clear History on Firefox

Tap three-dot menu icon.

Tap Settings.

Tap Clear private data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear Data.

To clear your data every time you quit Firefox, go to Settings > Privacy. Then check off Clear private data on exit.

A Quit option will be added to your menu choices underneath Help.

Firefox also has an option to automatically clear your data when you quit the app.

Clear History on Opera

Opera also makes it easy to clear your history.

Tap the Opera logo on the bottom right of your screen.

Tap Settings.

Scroll down to the Privacy section and tap Clear browsing data.

Check off Clear browsing history on the pop-up screen.

Tap OK.

Clear History on Microsoft Edge

The process is similar in Microsoft’s most recent browser.

Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right of your screen.

Tap Settings.

Scroll down to the Advanced section and tap Privacy.

Tap Clear browsing data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear.

Delete History on Samsung Internet

Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right of your screen.

Tap Settings.

Tap Privacy and security.

Tap Delete browsing data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Delete.

Clear History on Ecosia

To clear your browsing history on the ecologically oriented browser Ecosia:

Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right of your screen.

Tap Settings.

Tap Privacy.

Tap Clear browsing data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear.

Like Chrome and Edge, Ecosia also has the option to clear data from a specified time period: last hour, last 24 hours, last 7 days, last 4 weeks, or all time.

On the Clear browsing data screen, tap Advanced at the top.

Underneath Advanced, tap Last hour in the drop-down menu.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear Data.

Clear History on Dolphin

Tap Dolphin icon at the bottom of the screen.

Tap Clear data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear selected data.

Clear History on Puffin

Tap Settings icon on top right of the screen.

Tap Clear browsing data.

Check off Browsing history.

Tap Clear.

Remember, if you were using a borrowed device, it’s a good idea to delete your history.

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