Have you ever searched for a product on Amazon, and then it keeps showing up in your recommendations or ads? That’s because Amazon saves your search and browsing history to personalize your experience. However, if you’re someone who values privacy or shares an account, you might want to delete your Amazon search history.
In this blog, Infobeam Solution will walk you through how to view and delete your Amazon browsing history step by step — whether you’re using a desktop or a mobile device.
🔍 Why Should You Delete Your Amazon Search History?
Here are a few common reasons users want to clear their Amazon search history:
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To hide gift ideas or surprise purchases
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To stop irrelevant product recommendations
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To maintain privacy on shared accounts
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To avoid seeing repetitive ads based on past searches
Fortunately, Amazon gives you full control over your browsing history.
💻 How to Delete Amazon Search History on Desktop
Follow these steps to clear your history using a desktop or laptop:
✅ Step 1: Log in to Your Amazon Account
Go to www.amazon.in and log in with your credentials.
✅ Step 2: Hover Over “Accounts & Lists”
In the top-right menu, hover over or click on “Accounts & Lists”, then choose “Browsing History” from the dropdown or under “Your Account”.
✅ Step 3: View Your Browsing History
You’ll now see all the items you’ve viewed in the past.
✅ Step 4: Remove Individual Items
To delete specific items:
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Click “Remove from view” below each product.
✅ Step 5: Clear Entire Browsing History
To delete everything at once:
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Click “Manage History” (top right of the list).
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Click “Remove all items from view”.
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Toggle the switch off if you want Amazon to stop saving your history altogether.
📱 How to Delete Amazon Search History on Mobile
Amazon’s mobile app doesn’t offer the full browsing history interface, but here’s how to do it using your mobile browser:
Option 1: Use Browser on Mobile
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Open Amazon.in in your mobile browser.
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Log in and go to “Accounts” > “Browsing History”.
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Tap “Remove from view” for individual items.
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Use “Manage History” to remove all or pause tracking.
Option 2: Use Desktop Site on Mobile
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In your browser, request the desktop version of the site.
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Follow the same steps as described in the desktop section above.
🔐 Turn Off Browsing History on Amazon
To stop Amazon from recording your browsing activity:
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Go to the Browsing History page.
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Click “Manage History”.
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Toggle off “Turn Browsing History on/off”.
This will prevent future search history from being stored.
🙋 FAQs
Q. Can I delete search history from the Amazon app directly?
As of now, Amazon’s mobile app doesn’t allow you to fully manage your browsing history. It’s best done via desktop or mobile browser.
Q. Will deleting my history affect my account?
No, deleting your history won’t affect your orders or saved lists. It only removes viewed items and search activity.
Q. Can I turn off browsing history permanently?
You can pause it using the toggle switch under “Manage History”, but you can re-enable it anytime.
📈 Pro Tip from Infobeam Solution
If you’re managing an Amazon account for your business or personal use, regularly clearing your history helps:
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Keep your feed relevant
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Prevent distractions from past searches
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Maintain privacy across shared devices
💼 Need Help Managing Your Amazon Account?
Infobeam Solution provides:
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Amazon account setup and management
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Return and refund assistance
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E-commerce SEO and product optimization
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Marketplace consulting and automation tools