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How to Clear Your Search History on Google and DuckDuckGo

A Step-by-Step Guide to Manage Your Search Privacy

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const response = await fetch(
  'https://www.fetchserp.com/api/v1/search?' + 
  new URLSearchParams({
    search_engine: 'google',
    country: 'us',
    pages_number: '1',
    query: 'serp+api'
  }), {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'accept': 'application/json',
      'authorization': 'Bearer TOKEN'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.dir(data, { depth: null });
Connected 200 OK
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Maintaining your online privacy is more important than ever. If you’re wondering how to clear your search history on Google and DuckDuckGo, you’re in the right place. Clearing your search history helps protect your personal information and keeps your browsing activities private. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the straightforward steps to delete your search history on both platforms, ensuring your privacy is safeguarded. Whether you’re using a desktop or a mobile device, our tips will help you manage your search data effectively.

Understanding Search History on Google and DuckDuckGo

Before diving into how to clear your search history, it’s essential to understand what these histories are. Google stores your search queries if you're signed into your account, allowing personalized experiences and saved data. DuckDuckGo, however, emphasizes privacy and does not track or store your search history by default. Yet, clearing any stored data or cookies related to DuckDuckGo is still important for maintaining full control over your browsing activity.

How to Clear Your Search History on Google

To clear your Google search history, follow these simple steps:

  1. Sign in to your Google Account: Visit myaccount.google.com and log in.
  2. Navigate to Data & Personalization: Click on the 'Data & Privacy' tab in the sidebar.
  3. Manage Your Activity Controls: Scroll to 'History Settings' and select 'My Activity'.
  4. View and Delete Search Activity: You'll see all your search activity here. Click on 'Delete activity by'.
  5. Select the Time Range: Choose whether to delete today, last hour, or all time.
  6. Confirm Deletion: Click 'Delete' to remove your selected search activities.

This process ensures that your search history on Google is cleared, enhancing your privacy. Remember, if you’re not signed in, your searches aren’t stored in your Google account but may still be recorded locally or through cookies.

How to Clear Your Search History on DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo’s privacy-friendly approach means it doesn’t track or store your searches by default. However, you can clear your search cookies and data by following these steps:

  1. Clear Cookies and Site Data: On your browser, go to settings > privacy & security.
  2. Open Privacy Settings: For Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, locate 'Clear browsing data' or 'Clear history'.
  3. Select Cookies and Cached Data: Ensure you tick the options for cookies, cached images, and files.
  4. Clear Data: Click 'Clear data' to remove stored cookies that could contain DuckDuckGo search data.

Additionally, if you use the DuckDuckGo extension or app, review its specific privacy settings to ensure no data is stored locally or in your account. For detailed instructions, visit our resource at FetchSERP.

Best Practices for Maintaining Search Privacy

Besides regularly clearing your search data, consider these tips to enhance your privacy:

  • Use Incognito or Private Mode: Browsing privately prevents your searches from being saved locally.
  • Utilize Privacy-Focused Search Engines: Tools like DuckDuckGo or StartPage do not track your searches.
  • Adjust Browser Settings: Regularly clear cookies and cache; disable tracking features.
  • Use VPNs: A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, adding another layer of privacy.

Staying proactive about your browsing habits helps ensure your online activities remain private and secure.

Conclusion

Managing your search history on Google and DuckDuckGo is straightforward and a vital step in protecting your privacy online. While Google offers comprehensive options for deleting search data, DuckDuckGo’s privacy-centric design minimizes the need for such action. Regularly reviewing and clearing your search history, cookies, and cached data keeps your browsing activities private and under your control. For more detailed tips and updates, visit FetchSERP and stay informed about best privacy practices.

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