How to Delete Google Maps Search History

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How to Delete Google Maps Search History
How to Delete Google Maps Search History
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This article explains how to delete Google Maps search history. You can clear your search history using a browser or the Google Maps application on a phone.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Delete Locations from a Browser

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 1
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 1

Step 1. Open a browser

You can use any browser you want, such as Safari, Chrome or Firefox.

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 2
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 2

Step 2. Visit the Google Maps navigation page

This will open a map with red dots that indicate all the places you have been.

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 3
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 3

Step 3. Click on

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This will delete the entire location history associated with your Google account on all devices.

  • A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the deletion of all location history. Confirm to continue.
  • You can also decide to delete the location history of a particular day. Just select a date from the box in the upper left corner and click

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    Android7delete

Method 2 of 2: Delete Locations Using the Application

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 4
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 4

Step 1. Click on the Google Maps icon

The icon of this application can be found on the home screen or in the app menu. It is depicted by a white "G" on a colored background.

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 5
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 5

Step 2. Click on ☰

This will open a side menu with various options, such as seeing locations, viewing history and managing your contributions

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 6
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 6

Step 3. Select the "Settings"

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Clear Google Maps Search History Step 7
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 7

Step 4. Tap on Maps History

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Clear Google Maps Search History Step 8

Step 5. Press ⁝ next to the location you want to delete

A pop-up will appear allowing you to see the details or delete the location.

Clear Google Maps Search History Step 9
Clear Google Maps Search History Step 9

Step 6. Select Delete

  • To finalize the deletion, you will have to press Delete again in the pop-up.
  • This method allows you to delete only one location at a time.

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