How to Empty Google Search History

Emptying your search history is a good way to help protect your online privacy. Each site that you visit collects information from you and tracks your visits. While this is not all bad and some of it is necessary for a convenient browsing experience, it does open doors that make hacking your personal information much easier. Avoid sites that require personal information for registration to view their content, and clear out your search history, cookies and browser cache occasionally.

Instructions

1. Log in to your Google account. If you are already signed in through your Gmail, click on the "My Account" link near the top right corner.

2. Select the "Web History" link from the "My Products" menu on your Google account homepage. A new page will open showing your searches and visited websites.

3. Click on the "Remove Items" link from menu on the left. The page will refresh with small boxes next to each item for specific removal and a link on the bottom of the page to clear everything.

4. Click the "Clear Entire Web History" link on the bottom of the page. A page will open asking if you are sure of this action.

5. Select "Clear History" and your Google search history will be emptied.

References

• Google.com: Accounts
• Google Support: Using Web History: Deleting