How to Delete Google Search History on Laptops and Phones, Pay Attention to the Steps

Kapanlagi.com - For some people, digital footprints are part of their privacy that doesn't need to be known by others. In addition to posts and comments on social media in the past, digital footprints can also be found in Google search history. Therefore, knowing how to delete searches on Google is quite important.

In certain situations, other people such as family, friends, or partners may borrow our device to do some Googling. When they type keywords in the Google search bar, our search history usually appears as suggestions.

If you feel uncomfortable with others knowing your search history, don't worry. There are several ways to delete it. Here are some ways to delete searches on Google.

1. How to Delete Google Search on PC

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PC or laptop is one of the tools commonly used for work or school. Now for these work or education needs, people often do googling. Therefore, it is not surprising that Google search history on a laptop can accumulate for months. However, this can potentially disrupt the performance of the PC and laptop. Here's how to delete search history on Google on a laptop.

1) Open a browser on your PC or laptop, then access the site myactivity.google.com.

2) Next, select the menu "Delete activity by".

3) Options for the duration of the deleted history will appear, ranging from hours, days, to forever. You can click "All time" or "Throughout time" if you want to delete everything.

4) Finally, just click "Delete". Done, your Google search history will be automatically deleted.

2. How to Delete Google Search on Android Phones

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Besides using a PC or laptop, many people also do Google searches through their phones. In fact, searching for something using the Google app on a phone can sometimes be more practical, easy, and fast. You don't need to worry about search history on your phone. That's because there is a way to delete Google search on Android phones that you can do. Follow these steps, as follows.

1) Open the Google Chrome app on your Android phone, make sure you are logged into your Google account.

2) Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen.

3) Then, select the "Search History" option.

4) Next, tap the "Delete" icon or "Hapus" (in Indonesian) icon in the list of calendar icons and magnifying glass icons.

5) After that, a range of time periods for the history to be deleted will appear. You can choose one by tapping on it.

6) Then, tap "Delete" or "Hapus".

3. How to Delete Searches on Google Maps

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Google search is also commonly used to search for locations. Usually, users will write the name or address of a place in the search box, then access it on Google Maps. Well, it turns out there is also a way to delete searches on Google Maps that you can try. Curious about how to do it? Just follow these steps.

1) Open the Google Maps app, then click on the three lines icon in the top left corner of the screen.

2) After that, the Settings menu will appear. Click on it.

3) Click on the "Maps History" option to display a list of addresses or locations that you have searched for within the app.

4) To delete it, you can click on the "X" (cross) icon that appears on the right side of the address or location.

5) Then, click on "Delete".

4. How to Delete Searches on Google Play

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Besides Google Maps, Google Play is also a derivative application from Google that is frequently accessed. Google Play is a place for Android users to search for and download applications. It turns out that deleting searches on Google Play can also be done easily and practically. You just need to follow these steps.

1) First, open the Google Play Store or Google Play application.

2) Next, click on the profile icon located in the upper right corner.

3) After that, click on the "Settings" menu.

4) Select "General Settings".

5) Then select "Account and Device Preferences".

6) Finally, click on the option "Delete Device Search History".

5. How to Delete Searches on Youtube

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Not only through Google, but lately people have also been searching for everything through Youtube. This is because on Youtube, someone can find clear explanations through visual content. Deleting searches on Youtube is also not difficult, similar to deleting searches on Google. You can follow these steps.

1) Go to the Youtube page, then open the "History" menu located on the left side of the page.

2) After that, the history of videos watched on Youtube will appear. You can choose the option "Manage All Activity" located on the right side of the page.

3) Next, the "Google My Activity" page will appear, select the box on the right side that says "Youtube History".

4) Next, options for the time range of the history to be deleted will appear. You can choose one.

5) Finally, click "Confirm". After that, the searched video history on Youtube will be automatically deleted.

Those are some explanations about how to delete searches on Google. Hopefully, it is useful and good luck trying it out!

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