Instagram: How to Delete Your Search History on Mobile

Users can clear terms they've previously searched for

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Instagram keeps track of the content each user searches for in their personal search history. Users have the option to delete their search history at any time.

Our guide will show you how to delete your search history while using the Instagram mobile application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: On Instagram’s “Explore” screen, tap the search bar at the top of the screen.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Explore" screen with a red arrow pointing at the search bar at the top of the screen

Step 2: Tap “See all” under the word “Cancel” on the right side of the screen.

Screenshot of Instagram's Search screen with a red arrow pointing at "See all" under the word "Cancel" on the right side of the screen

Step 3: Tap “Clear all” in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Recent Searches" screen with a red arrow pointing at "Clear all" in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 4: Tap the “Clear all” button on the confirmation window that appears on the screen.

Screenshot of Instagram's "Recent Searches" screen showing the "Clear search history?" confirmation window that has appeared on the screen. A red arrow points at the "Clear all" button on the confirmation window.

This guide was first published in July 2017 and was updated in March 2023.

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