Deleting Chrome history doesn't delete Google's copy: how to wipe My Activity
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-09-09
Clearing Chrome only removes data stored on your device — Google keeps a separate copy of your searches, watch history, and typed input tied to your account in "My Activity."
To wipe it: Gmail app → profile picture → Manage your Google Account → Data & privacy → History settings → My Activity → Delete → "All time" → confirm. The author notes it's worth scrolling through the page first — most people have never opened it.
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