Can Someone See What I Search on Google on My Phone

The answer to that question depends on who that ‘someone’ is in the picture. It can be Google, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), a random person on the Internet, or a family member. Let’s find the answer.

Can Other Users on the Internet See What I Search

The answer is no. Other internet users cannot see your Google search history unless and until someone knows your Google account’s password. So basically, your Google search history isn’t public.

Can Your Family Members See What You Search

If someone can access your phone by unlocking it, they can see what you are searching for. All they need to do is open the Google or Google Chrome app and tap on the search bar to see recent searches. They can also view the browser’s history or open theMy Activity page of Google.

Tip:Learn how tosee what people are doing on your Wi-Fi.

Can My Internet Service Provider See What I Search

Yes, your Internet Service Provider can see your browsing history. Furthermore, if you have aworkplaceor a school device or are using their internet connection, those places can also see your search history. I recommendusing a VPN, however, VPNs are also known tocollect data and snoop on their users.

Can Google See My Search History

A big yes. Google can see your search history, especially if you are signed into your Google account. That helps Google in giving targeted ads and sometimes, even search results. Don’t think that Google doesn’t knowwhat you are searching in Incognito mode. They do!

How to Remove Search History from Phone

To remove any recent search from your phone, open the Google app and tap on the search bar. Here you will see your recent search terms. Long press on the search result you want to delete and select Delete in the pop-up menu.

To remove any older search queries, open themyactivity.google.compage and find the search query to delete. Tap on the X icon next to the query to remove it from your account. Learn how todelete all Google search historyfrom your account.

Search in Secret Using Incognito Mode

If you don’t want your family members who can access your phone to see your search history, you should browse in Incognito mode. For the unaware, Incognito mode is a private browsing mode that deletes your browsing history after you close it. Learn how to openIncognito Mode in ChromeandSafari.

Mehvish Mushtaqis a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she’s always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She’s been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You can also find her work onMake Tech Easier,Guiding Tech, andNerds Chalk

Can Someone See What I Search on Google on My Phone