A Search List Says More Than You Would Think
A running list of every place you have searched can reveal a lot about your daily routine and personal life. Clearing it out is worth doing before you hand your device to someone else, even briefly.
Worth Doing Before You Sell or Trade In a Phone
A standard device transfer copies your data rather than moving it, so your old phone often still holds everything afterward. It is worth clearing your search history and other personal data separately before selling, trading in, or recycling a device.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I clear my search history, will my saved favorite places disappear too?
No -- search history and saved favorite places are managed separately, so clearing your search history leaves your saved places untouched.
If I am signed into an account, does clearing history on one device affect my other devices?
If your account syncs search activity across devices, clearing it on one device may remove it from your other signed-in devices too, so it is worth checking your sync settings.