How to Delete YouTube Search History in 2025 (EASY Step-by-Step Guide)

 

How to Delete YouTube Search History in 2025 (EASY Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Open YouTube App

1. Launch the YouTube app on your mobile device.

2. Ensure you're logged into your account.

Step 2: Access Settings

1. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.

2. Select "Settings" from the menu.

Step 3: Manage History

1. Scroll down and tap on "Manage all history"1.

2. Choose the account you want to manage if prompted3

Step 4: Delete Search History

1. On the history page, you'll see your watch and search history2.

2. To delete individual items:

   • Swipe left on the search entry you want to remove4

   • Tap "Delete" to remove that specific search4

3. To delete in bulk:

   • Tap the "Delete" option at the top right1.

   • Choose to delete history from today, a custom range, or all time1.

Step 5: Pause Search History (Optional)

1. In the history page, tap on "Controls"3

2. Find the option "Include your searches on YouTube"3

3. Tap "Pause" to stop recording future search history3

Additional Tips

• Regularly update your YouTube app to ensure you have the latest features and security updates4

• Consider setting up auto-delete for your YouTube history to manage your privacy automatically2.

Remember, clearing your search history may affect your video recommendations. If you want to maintain your watch history while clearing search history, you may need to delete search entries individually6.