How to Delete Your Google Search History in 2025
Follow these steps to remove your Google Search history through My Activity. Delete individual searches or your entire history.
Before you begin
- Time required: ~2 minutes
- Data loss: Search queries and browsing history linked to your Google Account will be removed
- Grace period: Deletion is immediate; you can’t recover deleted search history
🔗 Go directly to the Google deletion page
Steps
- Visit myactivity.google.com and sign in to your Google Account.
- In the left menu, click Delete and choose Delete all time, Delete custom range or Delete activity by search.
- Select the activities or time range you want to delete and confirm your choice.
- Your selected search history will be removed from your Google Account immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting my search history affect personalized recommendations?
Yes. Removing search history may reduce the personalization of Google services such as search suggestions and ads.
Can I set my search history to auto‑delete?
Yes. In My Activity, choose Auto‑delete and select how long Google should keep your activity before automatically deleting it.
Does this delete search history from my browser?
Deleting history in My Activity removes it from your Google Account. To delete local browser history, clear it from your web browser separately.