If you're like most people, you probably use YouTube daily. And if you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your YouTube browsing history. But did you know that every single video you've ever watched on YouTube is recorded in your account's history? That's right—YouTube keeps track of everything you watch.
If you're uncomfortable with YouTube knowing your entire viewing history, there's good news—you can get rid of it. This article will show you how to delete your YouTube Watch history.
How to Delete Your YouTube Watch History
As we mentioned, YouTube keeps track of everything. Believe it or not, you can even see your YouTube comment history. Fortunately, you can delete most of your history with just a few clicks. Follow the steps below to clear your YouTube history:
- Go to YouTube.com on your browser.
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Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen and select Your Data in YouTube from the drop-down menu.
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Scroll down and click Manage your YouTube Watch History under the Watch History section.
- Click Delete and choose your preferred delete option (Delete today, Delete custom range, and Delete all time).
And that's it! Your YouTube watch history for the selected period will be deleted.
Why You Should Delete Your YouTube Watch History
We've all been there. You're mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, watching one random video after another, when suddenly you come across something you don't want others to know you watched.
Maybe it's a music video from your middle school emo phase or a "how to" guide for some embarrassing household task. Whatever the case, it's clear that you don't want anyone to know that you've watched this particular video. And if you want to watch that video again, you can pause your YouTube watch history, so you don't have to delete it every time.
But that's not the only reason to delete your watch history; it can also help improve your YouTube experience. For example, without a watch history, YouTube will not know what videos you like to watch, which means you'll start seeing more diverse and interesting content in your recommendations.
Get a Fresh Start on YouTube
Deleting your watch history is a great way to get a fresh start on YouTube. It can help you discover new content, and it can also help you keep your embarrassing viewing habits a secret. If you're ready to clean up your YouTube act, follow the steps in this article and get started today.