How to Delete Recent Search History on Google Maps
Google Maps is an incredibly useful tool for navigating cities, finding directions, and discovering new places. However, one feature that many users may find intrusive is the recent search history. This feature tracks your searches and can be quite helpful, but sometimes, you may want to delete this history for privacy reasons or to clear up space. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete recent search history on Google Maps.
Step 1: Open Google Maps on Your Device
The first step is to open Google Maps on your smartphone or tablet. Ensure that you are signed in to your Google account, as this will allow you to access and manage your search history.
Step 2: Access the Menu
Once you have Google Maps open, tap on the menu icon located in the upper-left corner of the screen. This will open a list of options.
Step 3: Go to Your Account
Scroll down the menu and tap on “Your account.” This will take you to a new screen where you can manage various settings and information related to your Google account.
Step 4: Select “Privacy and Personalization”
On the “Your account” screen, tap on “Privacy and personalization.” This section contains various privacy settings and information that you can manage.
Step 5: Tap on “Search history”
Within the “Privacy and personalization” section, you will find an option called “Search history.” Tap on it to view your search history.
Step 6: View and Delete Recent Searches
On the “Search history” screen, you will see a list of your recent searches. To delete a specific search, tap on the three dots next to it and select “Remove.” To delete all recent searches at once, tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the screen, then tap on “Clear all.”
Step 7: Confirm Deletion
When you tap on “Clear all,” you will be prompted to confirm your decision. Tap on “Clear all” again to delete all recent searches from your Google Maps account.
Step 8: Exit the Settings
After deleting your recent search history, tap on the back button to exit the settings menu and return to the Google Maps app.
By following these steps, you can easily delete recent search history on Google Maps. Remember that this will only remove the history from your device; if you want to delete it from all devices, you will need to sign in to your Google account on a computer and repeat the process from there.
