{"id":46159,"date":"2025-08-27T10:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T07:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/?p=46159"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:59:14","slug":"youtube-search-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/youtube-search-history","title":{"rendered":"The Simplest Guide to Accessing and Deleting YouTube Search and Watch History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube search history contains information about everything you\u2019ve looked for on the platform, while watch history stores data about the videos you\u2019ve accessed. If you want to check your YouTube search history, you can easily find a detailed record of your activity across devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While this can be useful, you often don\u2019t want others to know about what you\u2019ve searched or watched, especially if you share a computer. That\u2019s why our detailed guide on accessing and deleting search history on YouTube details will show you how to remove that info easily!<\/p>\n<h2>Contents:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"contents\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Watch History<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">How to View or Delete YouTube Watch History on Your PC?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">How to View, Pause, or Delete YouTube Watch History in a Mobile App?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Search History<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">How to View or Delete YouTube Search History on PC?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">How to View or Delete YouTube Search History in a Mobile App?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Ways to Keep Your Child Safe Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Watch History<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s say that you accidentally opened a video you didn\u2019t want to access, or you\u2019ve watched some footage, but you wouldn\u2019t like others to know that. Removing the history of what you watched immediately puts you in the clear zone, and here\u2019s how to do that.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\">How to View or Delete YouTube Watch History on Your PC?<\/h3>\n<p>The first option will show you how to remove YouTube&#8217;s watch history via the platform\u2019s website. You need an internet browser, which means supported devices for this process include desktop PCs and laptops, but also tablets and other portable gadgets.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Head to YouTube.com, sign in to your YouTube account, and confirm you\u2019re logged into the right Google account<\/strong>. You need to access your account to access the complete viewing history on that profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the Menu icon<\/strong>. You\u2019ll recognize it by the three bars shown in the upper-left corner, next to the platform\u2019s logo.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46170\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_.png 1008w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-150x105.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-808x564.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-392x273.png 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Click on History<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find it in the Main menu that you opened. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the history page, you\u2019ll also find options like pause watch history or enable auto-delete activity to keep your history recorded only for a limited time.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46168\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2.png 999w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-808x561.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-392x272.png 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear the entire history<\/strong>. In the menu on the right, you\u2019ll now have different options available. To delete the complete archive, choose \u201cClear all watch history\u201d and confirm your decision.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1024x548.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-808x432.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-392x210.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1232x659.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The good thing is that this will initiate the clearing of all videos you watched from your account, which means the deletion of the viewing history across all devices you use. It\u2019s also possible to <strong>pause your viewing history<\/strong>, which means YouTube won\u2019t store it during the selected timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>What if you want to delete videos selectively? You can pick the option to manage your history, which will take you to the YouTube activity screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1024x548.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-808x432.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-392x210.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1232x659.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From here, you can remove only the videos you want and also adjust history settings and automatic deletion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46165\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-1024x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-808x474.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2-392x230.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-2.png 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3\">How to View, Pause, or Delete YouTube Watch History in a Mobile App?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the official YouTube mobile app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is free for iOS and Android, you can use it to download your YouTube search history. Follow each step below to complete the process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Run the app from a mobile device<\/strong>. Confirm that you are logged in with the desired account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access the Library<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find it in the lower-right part of the screen.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46175\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-69x150.png 69w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-373x808.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-181x392.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-569x1232.png 569w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap View All next to the History section<\/strong>. It\u2019ll take you to the screen with the list of videos you\u2019ve watched.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46171\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-69x150.png 69w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-373x808.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-181x392.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2-569x1232.png 569w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-2.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear all history<\/strong>. Click on the three dots in the upper-right part and select the option to clear all watch history. Confirm your decision.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46172\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1024x938.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1024x938.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-150x137.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-768x704.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-808x740.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-392x359.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1232x1129.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to selectively delete the desired videos. You click on \u201cManage All History,\u201d and the app will open a page in a web browser. From your Google account settings, you can now delete or pause video history.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46173\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1024x938.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1024x938.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-150x137.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-768x704.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-808x740.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-392x359.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1232x1129.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can click on the cross next to the video and select Remove from watch history.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46174\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-69x150.png 69w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-373x808.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-181x392.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5-569x1232.png 569w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-Pause-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-5.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">Search History<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have cleared information on what you watched, it\u2019s time to remove the search archive, too. These are the steps on how to execute this on different devices.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5\">How to View or Delete YouTube Search History on PC?<\/h3>\n<p>You will use the YouTube site here, so opening a web browser on the chosen device is necessary. That includes a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or another portable gadget. Now, here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Head to YouTube.com<\/strong>. Check if you are logged in and access your account if necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access history settings<\/strong>. Pick this by choosing History from the main menu on the left. Click the icon with the three bars to open the main menu if necessary.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46168\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2.png 999w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-808x561.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-2-392x272.png 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear the entire history<\/strong>. From the menu on the right, you can choose to remove the entire viewing and searching archive immediately. Confirm your decision to finalize the process.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46169\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1024x548.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-808x432.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-392x210.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3-1232x659.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Watch-History-on-Your-PC_-3.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can alternatively go to the \u201cManage Your History\u201d page. This is where you\u2019ll see the information on everything you\u2019ve searched for on YouTube and the videos you\u2019ve accessed. It\u2019s possible to delete every entry selectively\u2014click \u201cX\u201d next to the search you want to remove to erase it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can filter search entries by date or keyword. This helps if you only want to remove a single search query without deleting the entire history recorded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46167\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1024x548.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-808x432.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-392x210.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-1232x659.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_.png 1312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you check the setting for history information storage, you\u2019ll notice the option not to include your searches on YouTube. That means you\u2019ll remove anything you might be searching for in the future from the history details.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46166\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-1024x607.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-150x89.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-808x479.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3-392x232.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-on-PC_-3.png 1211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6\">How to View or Delete YouTube Search History in a Mobile App?<\/h3>\n<p>Deleting the search history from a YouTube app will require the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open the app on the device<\/strong>. You need to be logged into your account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter Settings<\/strong>. Click on your profile icon to open a menu and find the Settings icon.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46178\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-1024x938.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-1024x938.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-150x137.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-768x704.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-808x740.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-392x359.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1-1232x1129.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-1.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access history management<\/strong>. Find \u201cManage All History.\u201d Please note that this will open a web browser that takes you to the page with Google account activity.<br \/>\nInside Manage All History, you can also access your My Activity page under Data and Personalization in Google settings. Here, you\u2019ll see YouTube and related web searches linked to your activity controls.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46179\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-69x150.png 69w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-373x808.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-181x392.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1-569x1232.png 569w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-3-1.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delete everything or select searches<\/strong>. Check the viewing and search histories and delete entries manually. Alternatively, open the \u201cDelete\u201d submenu and pick \u201cDelete all time\u201d to remove all entries.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46180\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-69x150.png 69w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-373x808.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-181x392.png 181w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1-569x1232.png 569w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/09\/How-to-View-or-Delete-YouTube-Search-History-in-a-Mobile-App_-4-1.png 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"7\">Ways to Keep Your Child Safe Online<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_42659\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/kids360.onelink.me\/ykI8?pid=content_team&amp;c=en&amp;af_channel=blog&amp;af_adset=article&amp;af_ad=youtube-search-history&amp;af_sub1=banner\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42659\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-42659\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/02\/Kids360-appstore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"383\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-42659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kids360 app<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve finished that part of the story, let\u2019s talk about kids\u2019 online safety, especially on YouTube. Let\u2019s say that you accessed their watch and search history and noticed that they\u2019ve watched content unsuitable for their age.<\/p>\n<p>You have the option to use the <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-block-videos-on-youtube\">Restricted mode<\/a> to prevent children from accessing videos with potentially mature content. Also, there\u2019s a special YouTube Kids app where they can focus on searching only for suitable videos.<\/p>\n<p>But you still don\u2019t want them spending their entire day on YouTube, and that\u2019s where the <a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/kids360.onelink.me\/ykI8?pid=content_team&amp;c=en&amp;af_channel=blog&amp;af_adset=article&amp;af_ad=youtube-search-history&amp;af_sub1=text\"\">Kids360 app<\/a> comes into play. This is the perfect app for parents who want a simple way to get their kids off their phones and tablets. It\u2019s available for <a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/kids360.onelink.me\/ykI8?pid=content_team&amp;c=en&amp;af_channel=blog&amp;af_adset=article&amp;af_ad=youtube-search-history&amp;af_sub1=text2\"\">free for Android and iOS<\/a>, and it\u2019s essentially a boosted screen time management app.<\/p>\n<p>You can access your kid\u2019s phone remotely and set screen time limits. They could be for the phone overall or only certain apps, such as YouTube. It\u2019s possible to create daily timetables when they can access apps or lock any software you might consider to have dangerous content.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s the option to add tasks your kids can complete to get additional screen time. You can also use statistics on different app uses to understand how your child uses their phone and see if any adjustments are necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelBlue\"><a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/kids360.onelink.me\/ykI8?pid=content_team&amp;c=en&amp;af_channel=blog&amp;af_adset=article&amp;af_ad=youtube-search-history&amp;af_sub1=cta\"\">Kids360<\/a>\u2014the ultimate tool for modern parents. Enhance your child&#8217;s safety and your peace of mind. Give it a try!<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s easy to remove the information on the videos you watched and searched you made on YouTube. We strongly suggest deleting the browser history, too, as that will ensure there are no steps of your internet activity related to search removals.<\/p>\n<p>That also guarantees your child can\u2019t check which pages you visited when you used the web browser, so they\u2019ll have no information that you deleted search and watch history. And finally, don\u2019t forget the importance of using <a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/kids360.onelink.me\/ykI8?pid=content_team&amp;c=en&amp;af_channel=blog&amp;af_adset=article&amp;af_ad=youtube-search-history&amp;af_sub1=end\"\">Kids360<\/a> and other apps to manage your children\u2019s screen time and maximize their online safety!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_42974\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42974\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-42974\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_608713775-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-42974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DenPhotos\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Is it free to delete YouTube search and watch histories?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, this is a free option available in the account settings, making it simple for a user to remove unwanted watch and search entries.<\/p>\n<h3>Why isn\u2019t my YouTube watch history available?<\/h3>\n<p>If you followed the steps provided in our guide and you found that there\u2019s no history to access, perhaps it\u2019s because you deactivated this option or you\u2019ve already deleted all entries.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens when I delete a video from the YouTube viewing history?<\/h3>\n<p>That entry won\u2019t be available in the list anymore. You\u2019ll need to type the search in the search bar and access that video for it to appear in the history and recently viewed items again.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I find my search history on YouTube?<\/h3>\n<p>You can find it by clicking the profile icon \u2192 Settings \u2192 History &amp; privacy \u2192 Manage All History. On PC, open the left-side history page from the menu.<\/p>\n<h3>How to see YouTube search history on iPhone?<\/h3>\n<p>Open the YouTube mobile app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings \u2192 \u201cHistory &amp; privacy,\u201d and select Manage All History to view or delete your search entries.<\/p>\n<h3>How to see YouTube search history on mobile and desktop?<\/h3>\n<p>To view your YouTube search history, open the YouTube app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings \u2192 Manage all history, then select Search to see the full list. Alternatively, tapping the search icon on the home screen shows recent searches, but not the full history. On desktop, visit <a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/myactivity.google.com\/myactivity?pli=1\"\" rel=\"nofollow\">myactivity.google<\/a> \u2192 YouTube History to access and manage past searches across devices.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I view my complete YouTube watch history?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. On the My Activity page linked to your Google account, you\u2019ll see every video you\u2019ve watched across devices. This history helps shape your video suggestions, but keep in mind that entries won\u2019t appear if history is paused or if you watched while in Incognito Mode.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I see my entire YouTube search history?<\/h3>\n<p>Open the YouTube app or go to the search box on the My Activity page connected to your Google account. 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