How do you delete Google activity log?

You can easily delete your Google activity log through your "My Activity" page, giving you complete control over what information Google stores about your online interactions. This includes options to delete activity from specific days, custom time ranges, individual items, or even set up automatic deletion.

Accessing Your Google Activity Log

The first step to managing your activity is to visit the "My Activity" page. This centralized hub allows you to view and control your data across various Google services.

1. Open a web browser and navigate to myactivity.google.com.
2. Sign in to your Google account if you haven't already.
3. On this page, you'll see a timeline of your activities, categorized by product (e.g., Web & App Activity, YouTube History, Location History).

Methods for Deleting Google Activity

Google provides several flexible options for deleting your activity, from comprehensive purges to targeted removals.

Deleting All Google Activity

If you wish to remove all your past activity data across all Google services, follow these steps:

1. On the "My Activity" page, look for the "Delete activity by" option, usually found on the left-hand menu or above your activity history.
2. Click on "All time".
3. Confirm your decision to delete all activity.

Deleting Activity for a Specific Time Period (Custom Range)

You can delete activity within a defined timeframe, such as the last hour, the last day, or a custom range.

1. On the "My Activity" page, above your activity history, tap Delete.
2. Select "Delete custom range".
3. Choose your desired start and end dates for deletion.
4. Confirm your selection.

Deleting Activity from a Specific Day

To remove all activities recorded on a particular day:

1. Scroll through your activity log to find the desired day.
2. Next to the day, you'll see an option to "Delete all activity from [date]". Tap this option.
3. Confirm the deletion for that specific day.

Deleting a Specific Activity Item

For more granular control, you can remove individual activities, such as a specific search query, a video you watched, or an app you used.

1. On the "My Activity" page, scroll down to find the individual activity you wish to delete.
2. Next to the activity, tap the "Delete activity item" icon (often represented by an 'X' or three vertical dots).
3. Confirm the deletion of that specific item.

Setting Up Auto-Delete

Instead of manually deleting activity, you can set up Google to automatically delete your activity after a certain period (e.g., 3, 18, or 36 months).

1. On the "My Activity" page, click on "Web & App Activity" or "YouTube History" (or other activity controls).
2. Look for the "Auto-delete (Off)" option and click it.
3. Choose your preferred auto-delete timeframe (e.g., "Keep activity for 18 months, then delete automatically").
4. Confirm your settings.

Understanding What Gets Deleted

When you delete activity from your Google account, it is immediately removed from your Google account and Google products. This means Google will stop using that specific data to personalize your experience. However, some data may still be retained by Google for legal or security purposes, or in anonymized form for general service improvement, as outlined in Google's privacy policy.

Below is a quick reference table for different deletion options:

Deletion Type	How to Do It
All Activity	My Activity > Delete activity by > All time
Custom Range	My Activity > Delete > Delete custom range
Specific Day	Next to the day, "Delete all activity from [date]"
Single Activity Item	Next to the item, "Delete activity item"
Automatic Deletion	Activity Controls > Auto-delete setting

Managing your Google activity log is a straightforward process that empowers you to control your digital footprint and data privacy.