How to Turn Off Recent Searches on Google Chrome
In today’s digital age, privacy is a top concern for many internet users. One of the features that can raise privacy concerns is the recent searches history on Google Chrome. If you’re looking to turn off recent searches on Google Chrome, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do so.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome
First, open Google Chrome on your computer. Make sure you’re logged in to your Google account, as this will affect the search history associated with your account.
Step 2: Access the Settings
Next, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings.”
Step 3: Go to Privacy and Security
In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on “Privacy and security” to expand the section.
Step 4: Manage Your Activity
Under the Privacy and security section, click on “Manage your activity.”
Step 5: Turn Off Web & App Activity
On the Manage your activity page, you’ll see a list of all your activity on Google. To turn off recent searches, click on the “Web & App Activity” tab.
Step 6: Turn Off the Switch
Next to “Web & App Activity,” you’ll see a switch. Click on the switch to turn it off. This will disable the recording of your search history on Google Chrome.
Step 7: Turn Off Voice & Audio Activity
If you also want to disable voice and audio activity, click on the “Voice & Audio Activity” tab and turn off the switch next to it.
Step 8: Clear Browsing Data
To ensure that no recent searches are stored on your computer, you can clear your browsing data. Go back to the Settings menu, click on “Privacy and security,” and then click on “Clear browsing data.” Select the time range you want to clear and check the boxes for “Browsing history” and “Cookies and other site data.” Click “Clear data” to confirm.
By following these steps, you can successfully turn off recent searches on Google Chrome and help protect your privacy. Remember that this will only affect the search history associated with your Google account, and you may still see search suggestions based on your previous searches.
