How to Clear Google Maps Search History

Last Updated: March 18, 2019 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to clear Google Maps search history. You can clear the search history through a web browser or using the Google Maps app on your phone.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Deleting Locations from a Web Browser

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Open a web browser. You can use any web browser you like, such as Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
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Navigate to the Google Maps Locations Page. This will open a map with red dots indicating everywhere you’ve been.

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Click
. This will delete all location history attached to your Google Account, across all devices.
- A box will pop up to ensure you want to delete all location history. Confirm to continue.
- You can also choose to delete your location history from a specific day by selecting a day from the box in the left corner and selecting
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Deleting Locations through the App

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Tap the Google Maps icon. This app icon is located either on your homepage or the app drawer. It looks like a multicolored background with a white G.
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Tap ☰.
- This will open a menu on the side with options such as viewing your places, viewing your timeline, and managing your contributions.
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Tap on Settings
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Tap Maps History.
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Tap ⁝ next to the location you want to delete. A pop-up will appear with options to see details or delete.
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Tap Delete.
- To finalize the deletion, you need to tap Delete again in the pop-up.
- This will delete only one location at a time.