How to delete search history on Facebook?

Facebook has recorded everything that users search from the Facebook website. So, how to delete that archive list, or how to limit user information that Facebook can host?

Facebook has recorded everything that users search from the Facebook website.So, how to delete that archive list, or how to limit user information that Facebook can host?

Every time you search for a friend, a business, or celebrities on Facebook, this information will be saved to Facebook's search history. It can be said that this feature will make it easier to find these later, however, unfortunately, the search history may be disturbed by search requests that do not require quick access - Like a friend you've just made friends with, or a favorite brand you're following.

If you want to limit the information that Facebook is storing about you, or you just want to delete that list, it's easy, just follow these steps.

How to delete search history on Facebook

How to access the search history varies depending on the device you use, such as Android, iOS or web interface.

On the Facebook app for iOS

Touch the three horizontal menu to access Settings & Privacy> Settings , scroll down to find Activity Log in the Your Facebook Information section .

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Touch the Category drop-down menu and scroll down to find Search History .

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This will display your recent searches. Tap Clear searches to clear the entire search history or tap the arrow to delete each search.

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On the Facebook app for Android

Touch the three horizontal menu, scroll down to find Help and Settings , and then select Activity Log .

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Touch the Filter settings and then touch the Search History option.

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Now you will see recent searches, tap Clear Searches to clear the entire search, or press the X button next to delete each search one by one.

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On the Facebook website.

Access your Profile and click on the View Activity Log button.

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In Filters side bar on the left, click More .

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Then click on Search History settings.

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These are the searches you have done on Facebook.

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To delete each search, click and Edit button next to it.

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And click the Delete button.

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I wish you all success!

See more:

  1. How to view and delete your location history on Facebook
  2. 5 minutes to hide the whole past on Facebook
  3. How to delete status, photos posted on Facebook
Update 24 May 2019
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