{"id":550513,"date":"2023-02-10T20:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T17:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/"},"modified":"2023-02-10T20:00:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T17:00:17","slug":"how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Delete Google Maps History and Recent Searches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41db3e78ef9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Delete_Google_Maps_History_and_Recent_Searches%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Delete Google Maps History and Recent Searches&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#Google_Maps_Location_History_vs_Search_History\" >Google Maps Location History vs. Search History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Delete_Location_History_in_Google_Maps\" >How to Delete Location History in Google Maps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Clear_Google_Maps_History_on_iPhone_and_Android\" >How to Clear Google Maps History on iPhone and Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Clear_Google_Maps_History_on_the_Web\" >How to Clear Google Maps History on the Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Delete_Google_Maps_Search_History\" >How to Delete Google Maps Search History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Delete_Recent_Searches_on_Google_Maps_for_iPhone_and_Android\" >How to Delete Recent Searches on Google Maps for iPhone and Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Delete_Recent_Searches_on_Google_Maps_on_the_Web\" >How to Delete Recent Searches on Google Maps on the Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-maps-history-and-recent-searches\/#How_to_Automatically_Delete_Your_Google_Maps_History\" >How to Automatically Delete Your Google Maps History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Delete_Google_Maps_History_and_Recent_Searches%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Delete Google Maps History and Recent Searches&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-822954\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Maps-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Maps logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can delete your Google Maps Location History by going to Your Timeline and selecting &#8220;Settings and Privacy.&#8221; Google Maps search history can be deleted from Google&#8217;s &#8220;My Activity&#8221; page.<\/p>\n<p>Google Maps is an invaluable tool for many people, but there\u2019s no question it collects a lot of information about you. Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to delete Google Maps location history and recent searches. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Maps_Location_History_vs_Search_History\"><\/span>Google Maps Location History vs. Search History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Maps records two different types of \u201chistory.\u201d In this guide, we\u2019ll be talking about deleting both \u201cLocation History\u201d and \u201cSearch History\/Recent Searches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Location History is a record of your locations in the real world. Using Google Maps and simply having it installed on your phone as you <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> around in your daily life creates a \u201cTimeline\u201d of where you\u2019ve been. You can view this history at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftimeline.google.com%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">timeline.google.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Search History or Recent Searches is the list of search terms you\u2019ve entered in Google Maps. When you search for \u201cMcDonald\u2019s near me\u201d or \u201cChinese food,\u201d it\u2019s saved just like regular Google searches. Your past searches <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear in the search bar when you enter text.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Location_History_in_Google_Maps\"><\/span>How to Delete Location History in Google Maps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll start with deleting location history in Google Maps. This is something you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/679438\/how-to-make-google-auto-delete-your-web-and-location-history\/\">set up to automatically delete on a schedule\u2014which we recommend. However, it\u2019s also possible to manually delete it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Google_Maps_History_on_iPhone_and_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How to Clear Google Maps History on iPhone and Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to delete your location history in the Google Maps app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps\/id585027354?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg871382\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps\/id585027354?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg871382\">iPad<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.apps.maps%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Android<\/a>. The process is the same on both platforms.<\/p>\n<p>First, tap your profile icon in the search bar and select \u201cYour Timeline.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870500\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_10-38-49.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"139\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right and select \u201cSettings and Privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870501\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_10-41-02.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"338\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cLocation Settings\u201d section. You have a few choices here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delete All Location History<\/strong>: Permanently delete all location history in your Google account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delete Location History Range<\/strong>: Permanently delete location history in a specific time range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatically Delete Location History<\/strong>: Have your location history automatically deleted every 3, 18, or 36 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select your desired method for deletion and follow the instructions to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870502\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_10-45-05.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Follow the steps for each of the deletion methods.\" width=\"649\" height=\"261\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to regularly delete your history, but if you do this often, it\u2019s a good idea to choose the automatic option. You can set it and forget it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Google_Maps_History_on_the_Web\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How to Clear Google Maps History on the Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a desktop web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox, navigate to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftimeline.google.com%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">timeline.google.com<\/a>. To delete your entire location history, click the trash icon above the bottom menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870503\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-08-18.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"262\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the \u201cI understand and want to delete all Location History\u201d box and click \u201cDelete Location History.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870504\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-11-31.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"201\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the web, you can also delete a specific day or a stop from a day. First, select a day from the menu in the top left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870505\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-20-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a day.\" width=\"584\" height=\"225\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click the trash icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870506\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-23-44.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"178\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDelete Day\u201d on the pop-up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870507\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-24-26.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"233\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To remove a specific stop, select a day from the menu. Click the three-dot menu icon next to the stop, then select \u201cRemove Stop from Day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870508\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_11-25-50.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"176\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The ability to delete location history from a range of dates is only available in Google\u2019s mobile apps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Google_Maps_Search_History\"><\/span>How to Delete Google Maps Search History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google doesn\u2019t allow you to delete your recent searches in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/208751\/how-to-delete-your-google-search-history-on-a-pc\/\">the same way you can with Google Search, but it is possible in a roundabout way. We\u2019ll show you how to do it on both mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Recent_Searches_on_Google_Maps_for_iPhone_and_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">How to Delete Recent Searches on Google Maps for iPhone and Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open the Google Maps app on your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps\/id585027354?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg871382\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps\/id585027354?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg871382\">iPad<\/a>, or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.apps.maps%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Android<\/a> device. Tap your profile icon in the search bar and select \u201cSettings\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870471\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-08-25.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"152\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down and select \u201cMaps History.\u201d This will take you to Google\u2019s \u201cMy Activity\u201d page filtered for Google Maps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870470\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-09-34.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Maps History.&quot;\" width=\"427\" height=\"161\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will now see all of your non-location-related history from Google Maps. Any time you open Google Maps, browse the map, view your Timeline, or do searches, it appears here.<\/p>\n<p>To delete this history in batches, tap the \u201cDelete\u201d drop-down menu. You can choose to\u00a0\u201cDelete Today,\u201d \u201cDelete Custom Range,\u201d or \u201cDelete All Time.\u201d The \u201cAuto-Delete\u201d option can be used to\u00a0automatically delete your activity on a schedule.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870469\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-15-44.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Delete&quot; menu.\" width=\"426\" height=\"287\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you select \u201cDelete Custom Range,\u201d you\u2019ll be able to choose a start and end date for the chunk of history you\u2019d like to remove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-867294\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-23_12-15-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a time frame to delete history.\" width=\"432\" height=\"353\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to delete individual items from the history. Simply scroll down through the list and tap the \u201cX\u201d icon for anything you\u2019d like to remove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870468\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-23-15.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"207\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! This isn\u2019t the most direct way to delete your searches, but it works.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Recent_Searches_on_Google_Maps_on_the_Web\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">How to Delete Recent Searches on Google Maps on the Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mobile apps take you to Google\u2019s \u201cMy Activity\u201d page with Google Maps already selected. On a desktop browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox, we can jump straight there by going to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyactivity.google.com%2Fproduct%2Fmaps&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">myactivity.google.com\/product\/maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re now looking at your non-location-related history from Google Maps. Any time you open Google Maps, browse the map, view your Timeline, or do searches, it appears here.<\/p>\n<p>To delete this history in batches, tap the \u201cDelete\u201d drop-down menu. You have the option to\u00a0\u201cDelete Today,\u201d \u201cDelete Custom Range,\u201d or \u201cDelete All Time.\u201d The \u201cAuto-Delete\u201d option can be used to\u00a0automatically delete your activity on a schedule.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870469\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-15-44.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Delete&quot; menu.\" width=\"426\" height=\"287\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you choose \u201cDelete Custom Range,\u201d you\u2019ll be able to pick a start and end date for the range of history you\u2019d like to delete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-867294\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-23_12-15-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a time frame to delete history.\" width=\"432\" height=\"353\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also delete individual items from the history. Scroll down the page and tap the \u201cX\u201d icon for anything you\u2019d like to remove.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870468\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_13-23-15.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"207\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s as simple as that!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Automatically_Delete_Your_Google_Maps_History\"><\/span>How to Automatically Delete Your Google Maps History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deleting your Google Maps history manually isn\u2019t difficult, but it can be tedious. The best thing to do is take advantage of Google\u2019s auto-delete feature. Google accounts created before July 2020 have their\u00a0location history deleted after 18 months, no setup required. Older accounts need to opt-in to this feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870509\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2023-02-02_14-16-48.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"My Google Activity page.\" width=\"599\" height=\"298\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can enable and adjust how often your Google Maps location history\u2014as well as web history and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/360178\/how-to-delete-your-youtube-watch-history-and-search-history\/\">YouTube history\u2014from the \u201cMy Activity\u201d website. Check out our full guide for more details on auto-deleting location history.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re in the mood to clear your history, you might as well do it for your browser as well. We\u2019ve got you covered for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>It\u2019s generally helpful to have your apps and browsers remember the things you do, but it\u2019s never a bad idea to have a fresh start from time to time. 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