Delete search history in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is one of the most popular mobile browsers today. Here's how to clear your search history in Chrome for Android and iOS devices:
For Android:
- Open the Chrome app on your Android phone.
- Tap on the three point icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Choose History in the drop-down menu.
- Tap on Clear browsing data at the top of the screen.
- Choose rank of time that you want to delete and check the box «Browsing history».
- Tap on Delete data and confirm your action.
For iOS:
- Open the Chrome app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the three point icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Tap on History in the drop-down menu.
- Choose Delete navigation data.
- Choose rank of time that you want to delete and check the box «Browsing history».
- Tap on Delete navigation data and confirm your action.
Clear search history in Mozilla Firefox
If you prefer Mozilla Firefox as your mobile browser, follow these steps to delete your search history on Android and iOS:
For Android:
- Open the Firefox app on your Android phone.
- Tap on the three point icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Choose History in the drop-down menu.
- Touch on the option Clear browsing history at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm your action by clicking Delete.
For iOS:
- Open the Firefox app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the notebook icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Choose History in the item list.
- Tap on the gear icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Choose Clear browsing history.
- Confirm your action by clicking Delete.
How to clear search history in Safari
Safari is the default web browser for iOS devices. Here's how to clear your search history in Safari:
- Open the app Configuration on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on safari.
- Choose Clear history and website data.
- Confirm your action by clicking Delete.
Delete search history on YouTube
Clearing your search history in the YouTube app is a quick and easy process. Follow these steps for both Android and iOS:
- Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Choose Configuration in the drop-down menu.
- Tap on History and privacy.
- Choose Delete search history.
- Confirm your action by clicking Delete.
Clear search history on Instagram and Facebook
Both Instagram and Facebook store their users' search history. Here's how to remove it:
For Instagram:
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the your profile icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Select the menu icon in the upper right corner and tap Configuration.
- Sign in Security and then select Search history.
- Tap on Erase everything and confirm your action.
To Facebook:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the menu icon at the bottom of the screen (for iOS) or at the top (for Android).
- Scroll down and tap on Settings and privacy.
- Choose Configuration and scroll down until you reach Search history.
- Tap on remove all and confirm your action.
By following these steps, you'll ensure you keep your search history clean and protect your online privacy. Always remember to take proactive measures to protect your personal data on your mobile devices.
