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How to Delete Your Google Play Store History on an Android

The Google Play Store has the ability to remember what apps you search for, which can be handy when searching for updates or checking in on a soon-to-launch app. 

But if you're constantly searching for new apps, the Google Play Store's long memory can be annoying, as it'll start to slow down your searches. That's especially true if your phone isn't brand new. You may also want to keep your app searches private, which the saved search feature doesn't help with. 

But if you want to delete your Google Play history, it's about as simple as deleting the search history in your internet browser. Here's how to do it.

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How to delete your Google Play history

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.

2. Tap the Menu button in the upper left corner.

The menu button is three stacked horizontal lines. Melanie Weir/Business Insider

3. In the sidebar list, near the bottom, tap the Settings button.

Tap "Settings." Melanie Weir/Business Insider

4. Under "General," tap "Clear local search history." There is no confirmation screen; when you tap this, your search history will be cleared. 

Tap "Clear local search history." Melanie Weir/Business Insider

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