Google probably knows more about you than your own diary. Every weird search, late-night question, random YouTube bingeit’s all saved somewhere in your Google account.

But here’s the thing: you can delete it. Like, all of it. And it’s actually way easier than you think. I’ll walk you through it step by step, like I’m helping a friend. No tech mumbo jumbo, I promise.

What Is Google Activity, Anyway?

Before we hit delete on everything, let’s quickly talk about what Google is saving. Basically, whenever you use any Google product—like Search, YouTube, Maps, or even just talking to your Google Assistant it keeps a record of that.

Here’s the kind of stuff it tracks:

• Google search history

• YouTube videos you watched

• Places you’ve been (if you had location on)

• Voice commands

• Apps and device usage
  
  

Sounds like a lot? Yeah, it is. But don’t freak out—we’re about to clean it all up.

Why Would You Want to Delete It?

Honestly? Because it’s your personal stuff and you should have control over it. Maybe you just want a clean digital slate. Or maybe you’re tired of seeing that one embarrassing search pop up again and again.

Some solid reasons to delete your activity:

• Privacy concerns

• You share a device with others

• You just like keeping things tidy

• You’re tired of weird YouTube recommendations

No judgment here whatever your reason, let’s wipe the slate clean. delete all my activity

Step 1: Head Over to Google’s “My Activity” Page

The first place you need to go is Google’s activity control center. Just click the link below and log in if you haven’t already:

👉 https://myactivity.google.com

This is the dashboard where Google shows everything it’s been saving.

Step 2: Click “Delete Activity By”

Once you’re inside the “My Activity” page, you’ll see a side menu (on the top left corner).

Here’s what to do:

• Click on the three-line menu icon

• Choose “Delete activity by” from the list

This is where you’ll choose what you want to erase.

Step 3: Choose What You Want to Delete

Now comes the fun part. You get to choose how much to delete.

Google gives you these options:

• Last hour

• Last day

• All time

• Custom range (if you only want to delete certain days)

To completely clean things out, go with “All time.”

Then you’ll be asked what type of activity you want to remove:

• Web and app activity

• YouTube history

• Location history

• All of the above

Pick what you want, hit Next, and then click Delete. Done!

Set It to Auto-Delete So You Don’t Have to Do This Again

If you want to keep things tidy automatically, you can set up auto-delete. That way, you don’t need to keep coming back every few months.

To set it up:

• On the “My Activity” page, go to “Auto-delete”

• Choose how often you want your data deleted:

  • Every 3 months

  • Every 18 monthsEvery 36 months

• Click confirm, and you’re good

Easy, right?

Don’t Forget Location and YouTube History

Some activity is saved separately, like your location and YouTube stuff. So let’s make sure those are cleared too.

Here’s what to do:

• Visit: myaccount.google.com.

• Scroll through and turn off anything you don’t want Google tracking (like Web & App Activity, Location History, YouTube History)

• Toggle the switch to turn it off or pause it
  Trust me, it feels great taking control of your own data

Final Thoughts: Take Back Your Digital Space

Honestly, deleting your Google activity is like cleaning your room after weeks of mess. It’s not something you think about every day, but once it’s done, you feel lighter.

No, it won’t change your life overnight. But knowing that you’ve taken charge of your data and privacy? That’s a small win that feels pretty darn good.  So go ahead, clear the history, wipe the searches, and start fresh.
And hey, if you ever forget how to do it, you know where to come back.