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How to delete YouTube search history?

Published: July 17, 2023

When using YouTube, your search and watch history is tracked. This allows YouTube to recommend videos tailored to your interests. While convenient, as a subsidiary of Google, questions about who can access your data are reasonable. Clearing your search history is an effective way to protect your privacy, and YouTube is a good place to start.

Note: Clearing your history removes it from your device or browser only; data may still be stored on YouTube (or Google) servers.

1. Traditional Ways to Clear Search History

YouTube App

  1. Open the YouTube app
  2. Go to Library > History
  3. Delete individual or all search/watch historyDrawbacks: Frequent manual clearing is needed to maintain privacy; cannot stop new personalized recommendations from tracking you; history may remain on synced devices.

Browser

  1. Open youtube.com in a browser
  2. Click Settings > History
  3. Select Clear all search history or Clear all watch history Drawbacks: Still requires repeated manual steps, and beginners may make mistakes.

Incognito Mode or Pause History

  • Incognito Mode: Prevents searches and watch history from being saved on both app and browser.
  • Pause History: Temporarily stops YouTube from recording searches or watch history.Drawbacks: Requires manual activation, and incognito mode may disrupt preference continuity.

2. Free Adblock Browser: Effortless, Safe, and Automatic

Compared to traditional methods, Free Adblock Browser provides an all-in-one solution:

  • Automatically blocks ads, pop-ups, and third-party trackers
  • Search and watch history are not recorded, no manual clearing needed
  • Pages load faster, battery consumption is reduced, device performance improves
  • Ready to use out-of-the-box, no complicated settings required

With Free Adblock Browser, you almost never have to worry about privacy: just open the browser and enjoy a clean, safe YouTube experience. It’s far more convenient and reliable than traditional methods.