How to delete Youtube search history

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YouTube, being one of the most popular video-sharing platforms, keeps a detailed record of your search history to personalize your experience. While this can be useful for quickly finding previously viewed content, it can also lead to privacy concerns. This article will provide you a step-by-step guide on how to delete Youtube search history. Therefore, it helps to ensure you have complete control over your viewing experience. Whether you are using a desktop, mobile device, or the YouTube app, we have got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions. Let’s dive in and take the first step towards enhancing your online privacy!

How to delete Youtube search history on Mobile App

Before going to the step-by-step guide, click the Youtube Mobile App on the screen of your mobile phones, tablets, etc. Then, you successfully open the Youtube Mobile App.

Step 1: Access to All Youtube History

  • Click on the Account Icon at the right bottom corner of the screen.
  • On the top right corner of the screen, click on the setting icon as the image instructs.
  • Choose “Manage all history”.

Step 2: Delete Search History

In this view, you can scroll down and look for any search histories that you would like to delete. Then, click on the “x” sign at the top right corner to delete.

Moreover, you can delete the full history of your preferred period as follows. However, this way will delete both search and watch history in your preferred period, not only one type.

How to delete Youtube search history on Website

Firstly, you access to https://www.youtube.com/. You are highly recommended to browse on Herond browser to experience good privacy protection.

There are 2 ways to delete search history on Youtube website.

  • Click on the search bar at the top of your Youtube website view. You will see many search suggestions based on your latest search history.
  • Then, click “Remove” to delete the search history you would like to eliminate.

Method 2: Delete in the Settings option

Step 1: Access to Watch History

  • Click on the “History” Tab on the left side of the screen.
  • On the right side of the watch history, click on “Manage all history”.

Step 2: Delete Search History

In this view, you can scroll down and look for any search histories that you would like to delete. Then, click on the “x” sign at the top right corner to delete.

Moreover, you can delete the full history of your preferred period as follows. However, this way will delete both search and watch history in your preferred period, not only one type.

Conclusion

We walked you through the steps to delete your search history on YouTube from both desktop and mobile platforms. It is highly recommended that taking control of your digital footprint not only enhances your privacy but also helps you navigate the vast content on YouTube more effectively. Therefore, take a moment to clear your search history today and enjoy a safer, more tailored YouTube journey.

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