How to Clear Google Search History
Open a web browser., Visit the Google website., Click or tap the Sign In button if you aren't signed in., Start typing the entry you want to delete. , Look for the previous search entry., Click the Remove link or tap the X next to the entry.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open a web browser.
Open the web browser on your computer or mobile device. -
Step 2: Visit the Google website.
Enter www.google.com into the browser's address bar. , Sign in with the Google account that the search entry is associated with.
Previous searches will only appear if you are signed into Google. ,, It will be purple instead of black.
Note:
The black results are autocomplete results based on common or popular searches.
They cannot be deleted and have no bearing on your local search history. , This will delete the search from your Web History.
On mobile devices, you'll need to tap "OK" in the pop-up that appears to confirm. -
Step 3: Click or tap the Sign In button if you aren't signed in.
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Step 4: Start typing the entry you want to delete.
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Step 5: Look for the previous search entry.
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Step 6: Click the Remove link or tap the X next to the entry.
Detailed Guide
Open the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
Enter www.google.com into the browser's address bar. , Sign in with the Google account that the search entry is associated with.
Previous searches will only appear if you are signed into Google. ,, It will be purple instead of black.
Note:
The black results are autocomplete results based on common or popular searches.
They cannot be deleted and have no bearing on your local search history. , This will delete the search from your Web History.
On mobile devices, you'll need to tap "OK" in the pop-up that appears to confirm.
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