Effortless Guide- How to Delete Recent Searches from Google Maps on Your Device

How do I delete recent searches in Google Maps?

Google Maps is an essential tool for navigating the world around us, providing directions, location information, and much more. However, sometimes you might want to delete recent searches to maintain your privacy or simply to declutter your search history. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting recent searches in Google Maps on both Android and iOS devices.

Deleting Recent Searches on Android

If you are using an Android device, follow these steps to delete recent searches in Google Maps:

1. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner to access the menu.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Your Places.”
4. In the “Places” section, tap on “Recent.”
5. You will see a list of recent searches. To delete a specific search, tap on the three dots next to it and select “Delete.”
6. If you want to delete all recent searches at once, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the “Recent” screen and select “Clear all.”

Deleting Recent Searches on iOS

If you are using an iOS device, the process is quite similar. Here’s how to delete recent searches in Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Google Maps app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner to access the menu.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Your Places.”
4. In the “Places” section, tap on “Recent.”
5. You will see a list of recent searches. To delete a specific search, tap on the three dots next to it and select “Delete.”
6. To delete all recent searches at once, tap on the “Clear all” option at the bottom of the “Recent” screen.

Additional Tips

– Deleting recent searches will not affect your saved places or starred locations.
– If you want to remove a specific search from the list but keep the others, you can simply swipe left on the search and tap “Delete.”
– To prevent recent searches from being saved in the future, you can disable the feature in your Google Maps settings. Go to the app’s menu, select “Settings,” and then toggle off “Show recent searches.”

By following these steps, you can easily delete recent searches in Google Maps and keep your search history private and organized.