5 Ways To Turn Off Browsing History On Chrome

You are automatically signed out of your Google account when you browse in Incognito Mode. However, if you sign in to a Google product like Gmail or Maps, your history may be saved to your Google account unless you disable web activity in your Google settings.

You can use this method to disable history logging for Google Search, YouTube, Google-related app history (including Maps and Google Play), as well as your location history.

If you’re using a phone or tablet, you may have to tap the menu at the top-left corner to see this option.

Web & App Activity: This includes your Google search history, Chrome history (if selected), Maps, Android app activity, and all other Google services. Location History: This is where you’ve used your device—even on non-Google services. YouTube History: Includes videos you’ve watched and your searches.

If you just want to prevent your browsing and website history from showing up in your Google account, you can remove the checkmark from “Include Chrome history and activities from sites, apps, and devices that use Google services. " This will still not prevent Chrome from tracking your browsing history, but it’ll keep it a little more separate from your Google account.

If you are signed in to Chrome with your Google account when you delete your browsing history, it will also delete your Chrome browsing history on other devices, such as your Android, iPhone, or iPad.

To delete more saved info, click the Advanced tab for additional options.