Why and how to delete what Amazon remembers about your searches
Amazon keeps a record of everything you search for on its site and app. Clearing this history removes those searches from your account so Amazon stops using them to suggest products to you, and so anyone else using your device or account cannot see what you looked for. You can delete your entire search history at once, or remove individual searches one by one.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a computer, phone, or tablet, and whether you use the Amazon website or the Amazon app. This guide covers all three.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon stores your search history in your account settings under "Manage Your Content and Devices" or "Your Account," depending on your device type.
- You can delete all searches at once or remove individual searches from your history without affecting your orders, reviews, or saved items.
- Clearing search history on one device does not automatically clear it on other devices — you must repeat the steps on each one.
- Searches deleted from your account are gone, but Amazon may still use your purchase history and browsing behavior to show you recommendations.
Clear your entire search history on a computer
Open Amazon.com in your web browser and sign in to your account. In the top right corner, hover over "Account & Lists" and click "Your Account" from the dropdown menu.
On the left side of the page, look for a section called "Ordering and Shopping Preferences" or "Shopping." Click "Manage Your Content and Devices." On the next page, click the "Devices" tab at the top, then look for a link or button labeled "Search History" or "Manage Search History." Click it.
You will see a list of your recent searches. At the top or bottom of the page, find the button that says "Delete All" or "Clear All Search History." Click it, and Amazon will ask you to confirm. Click "Yes" or "Confirm" to complete the deletion. Your entire search history is now cleared from your account.
Delete individual searches on a computer
Follow the same first two steps above to reach your search history page. Instead of clicking "Delete All," look for an X button or trash icon next to each individual search term. Click the X next to any search you want to remove. That search will disappear from your history when ready — you do not need to confirm.
This method is useful if you want to keep most of your search history but remove a few specific searches. You can delete searches one at a time as you notice them.
Clear search history on the Amazon app for phone or tablet
Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap "Your Account." Scroll down and tap "Manage Your Content and Devices."
Tap the "Devices" tab at the top of the screen. Scroll down until you find "Search History" and tap it. You will see your recent searches listed. Look for a "Delete All" button or option at the top or bottom of the list. Tap it and confirm when Amazon asks you to verify.
If you want to delete only certain searches, look for a trash icon or X next to each search term and tap it. The search will be removed when ready.
Delete searches one at a time while browsing
You can also remove searches from your history as you browse Amazon, without going into your account settings. When you tap or click the search bar at the top of the Amazon app or website, your recent searches appear below it. Look for an X or trash icon next to any search you want to delete. Tap or click it, and that search is removed from your history right away.
This method works on computers, phones, and tablets. It is the fastest way to remove a single search if you notice it when ready after typing it.
What clearing search history does and does not do
Deleting your search history removes the record of what you searched for from your account. Amazon will no longer show you product recommendations based on those specific searches, and anyone else using your account or device will not see those searches in the dropdown menu when they tap the search bar.
Clearing search history does not delete your order history, your saved items, your wish lists, or your product reviews. It also does not prevent Amazon from using your purchase history and browsing behavior to recommend products to you — Amazon tracks what you click on and what you buy separately from what you search for. If you want to limit recommendations based on your purchases, you will need to adjust your recommendation settings in your account preferences.
Clear search history on multiple devices
Your Amazon account is the same across all devices, but your search history is not automatically synced. If you clear your search history on your phone, it will not automatically clear on your computer or tablet. You must repeat the deletion steps on each device you use.
The easiest approach is to clear your search history through your account settings on a computer first (since the interface is clearest there), then open the Amazon app on each phone or tablet you own and repeat the process. This ensures your search history is cleared everywhere you use Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing my search history delete my orders?
No. Your order history, receipts, and purchase records remain in your account. Clearing search history only removes the list of things you searched for — not the things you bought. Your orders are stored separately and cannot be deleted through the search history tool.
Can I see my search history after I delete it?
No. Once you delete a search from your history, it is gone from your account. You cannot recover deleted searches. If you think you might need a record of what you searched for, take a screenshot before you delete it.
Will clearing my search history stop Amazon from recommending products to me?
It will stop recommendations based on those specific searches, but Amazon will still recommend products based on what you have purchased and what you have browsed. To reduce recommendations overall, you can adjust your recommendation settings in your account preferences or tell Amazon you are not interested in specific product categories.
Do I need to clear my search history on my computer if I only use the Amazon app?
If you only use the app and never use Amazon.com on a computer, you only need to clear the app. However, if you have ever signed into your Amazon account on a computer or used the website, your search history from both places is stored together in your account, and you should clear both.
What if I share my Amazon account with someone else?
Clearing your search history will remove your searches from the shared account, but it will not remove theirs. If you share an account and want privacy, consider creating a separate Amazon account for each person, or ask the other person to clear their own searches from the shared account.