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How do I delete unwanted searches?

Marc Crabbé
Google Suite Expert
Marc is a translator and International Project Manager, who has been working in Google Suite for project management since 2011.

Marc Crabbé

Google Suite Expert

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To delete your Google search history on Chrome, open the configuration menu clicking on the ⋮ icon on the top-right corner of the Chrome window, go to 'Settings,' then 'Advanced Features,' then 'Privacy and Security'—or 'Privacidad y Seguridad' if your Chrome is in Spanish like mine. Finally, select 'Clear browsing data' and select the options you need.

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How can I delete my history on my Android?

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Tap the dots in the top right corner. Scroll down and select "Delete search history." Next time, I recommend opening an incognito tab by tapping the tabs button (the square with a number), then the dots, and then selecting "Open a new incognito tab." Your search history, preferences, etc., will not be saved.

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I don't have Google Chrome. How do I clear my Google search history?

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Go to myactivity.google.com and sign into your Google account. Here, you can select either Bundle view or Item view, then click the 3-dot menu button at the top right of an entry to delete it. You can also delete local search history by clearing your browsing data.

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I don't have, nor do I want a Google account. How do I eliminate my search history?

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On chrome PC click the button directly to the right of search bar. Click history then select delete search history. On phones tap the dots icon, scroll down, then tap delete search history. on non-google owned sites simply delete cookies.

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