{"id":55938,"date":"2024-08-02T18:41:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insiderbits.com\/?p=55938"},"modified":"2024-08-02T18:41:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:41:42","slug":"how-to-clear-youtube-search-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insiderbits.com\/fr\/comment-faire\/how-to-clear-youtube-search-history\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear YouTube Search History?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you tired of your YouTube search history cluttering up your recommendations and giving away your guilty pleasures? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, Insiderbits will show you how to delete your YouTube search history, step-by-step, on both mobile and desktop devices. We\u2019ll also answer some frequently asked questions about managing your YouTube search history<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say goodbye to those embarrassing searches and hello to a personalized feed tailored to your current interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Delete YouTube History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete your YouTube search history on both desktop and mobile devices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deleting YouTube Search History on Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Open YouTube in your web browser and make sure you are signed in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select History from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. On the History page, click on Manage all activity to open your Google Account activity page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Click on the arrow next to Delete under the YouTube section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Choose whether you want to delete your search history for today, a custom date range, or all time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. If selecting a custom range, use the calendar icons to choose the start and end dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Click Next and then Delete to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Deleting YouTube Search History on Mobile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device and tap on your profile picture in the top right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select Settings from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Tap on History & privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Select Clear search history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Confirm that you want to delete your search history.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      So in summary, clearing your YouTube search history on both desktop and mobile is a straightforward process of accessing your account history, selecting the search history section, and choosing to delete either specific searches or your entire history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Happens to My YouTube Recommendations After Clearing My Search History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Deleting your YouTube search history can help reset your video recommendations, but it\u2019s important to understand how it impacts your personalized feed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When you clear your search history, those past searches will no longer influence the videos suggested in your YouTube search box or on your homepage. However, your watch history and subscribed channels will still play a significant role in determining your recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To get a truly fresh start with your YouTube recommendations, you should delete both your search and watch history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Alternatively, you can pause your search and watch history altogether to prevent them from influencing your recommendations going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Keep in mind that deleting your history on your device or browser doesn\u2019t actually remove the data from YouTube\u2019s servers \u2013 it will still be stored by YouTube, even if it is no longer being used to personalize your recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Set Up Automatic Deletion of My YouTube Search History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Access Your YouTube History Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Go to the YouTube website and click on the hamburger menu in the top left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select History from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Click on Manage all activity to open your Google account activity page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Choose Auto-Delete Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. On the activity page, click on the arrow next to \u201cAuto-delete\u201d under the YouTube history section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select how often you want your history to be automatically deleted \u2013 every 3 months, 18 months, or 36 months.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Confirm Auto-Delete Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Click \u201cNext\u201d to confirm your selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Review the details and click \u201cConfirm\u201d to save your auto-delete preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            That\u2019s it! Your YouTube search history will now be automatically deleted at the interval you chose. This will remove both your watch history and search history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            How to Recover Deleted YouTube Search History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Check Your Google Chrome History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n