Ever looked up a song on YouTube so cheesy you’re pretty sure it’s illegal in four states? Or maybe you fell into a deep, dark rabbit hole of ’80s workout videos and now your recommended feed is nothing but neon leotards and perms? No judgement here, folks, we’ve all been there.

Fortunately, YouTube has an option to delete your search history, scrubbing away any evidence of that secret obsession with baby otter videos. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it. Just remember, your past may be erased, but the memory of those hours spent watching “Funny Cats vs Cucumbers Compilation” will live forever!

Desktop Deliberation: Clearing YouTube Search History on your Computer

Whether you’re using a desktop, a laptop, or a nuclear-powered supercomputer (we’re not here to judge your setup), the process is pretty similar. Here’s what you need to do:

• Fire up YouTube and make sure you’re signed in. Unless you have your own personal hacker, I’m pretty sure no one else is using your account.
• Click on the three bars on the top left corner to access the menu. They call it a “hamburger icon” but don’t try to eat it. I’ve tried it once, and the results were…crunchy.
• Next, click on “History” – it’s usually lurking somewhere near the middle of the menu, possibly feeling a bit left out.
• You’ll see “Search History” on the right. Click on that. It’s like the “Open Sesame” of your YouTube past.
• If you want to delete individual searches, just click on the cross next to them. If you’re looking for a clean sweep, click on “Clear All Search History”.
• And voila! Your questionable search choices are now history…literally.

Mobile Mission: Eliminating YouTube Search History on your Phone

Moving on to your mobile device, where the chances are high that some midnight insomnia-induced YouTube searches have left their mark. Let’s get rid of those, shall we?

• Open the YouTube app. Easy enough, right?
• Tap on the “Library” button in the bottom right corner. It’s like a digital treasure chest of your questionable viewing habits.
• Tap on “History”. The app is direct, no beating around the bush.
• Now, tap on the three dots located at the top right corner. They really like their food icons, don’t they?
• Choose “History controls”. It’s like a time machine, but less cool.
• Under the “Search History” section, tap on “Clear Search History”.
• Congratulations! Your mobile YouTube search history is now as clean as a newborn baby’s browsing history.

Conclusion: Embrace The Clean Slate

So there you have it: your guide to scrubbing away the past and starting fresh with your YouTube search history. Whether you’re a desktop devotee or a mobile maven, you now have the power to control what YouTube remembers. Let’s use this power wisely, my friends. Or at least, let’s use it to prevent any more ’80s workout video marathons, shall we?

And remember, while we can easily delete our YouTube search history, the memory of those videos will continue to haunt us. On that note, if anyone needs me, I’ll be watching “Funny Cats vs Cucumbers Compilation”. Again.