Does YouTube Track What You Watch?

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When you're signed into your Google account,

YouTube keeps track of the videos you've viewed and your search history

. You can delete any individual video, search, or all of them.

Can people see what you watch on YouTube?

Unfortunately, views on a YouTube video aren't like views on your Instagram story —

you can't see what users are watching your videos

. … YouTube has a built-in analytics tool that provides creators with a plethora of information about the people watching their videos, including age range, location, and gender.

How do I stop YouTube from tracking what I watch?

When you are logged in to your Google Account,

YouTube keeps a running list of everything you watch on the site

for a few reasons. … When you are not signed in to a Google Account, YouTube may still keep track of the clips you watched on a specific computer or device.

Can your parents see what you watch on YouTube?

Can see YouTube history?

Yes

. Parents with a child's Google account credentials can review watch and search history along with likes, comments, and subscriptions.

Does YouTube really delete your history?

Clearing your YouTube watch history AND search history

will remove all the recommendation videos that appear on your YouTube homepage

. It will not remove your favorited videos or video channels you subscribe to.

How does YouTube remember my searches?


YouTube remembers every video you've ever watched

, assuming you're signed in with your Google account. YouTube uses this history for recommendations, and even encourages you to re-watch old videos.

Can parents see your search history through WiFi?

Can my parents see my browsing history through our web providers website?

No. They can only access this through the computer itself

. … No, if you have deleted your search and website history, there is no way anyone can know about which websites you have visited except Google.

Can WiFi Owner See deleted history?


Yes

, WiFi routers keep logs, and WiFi owners can see what websites you opened, so your WiFi browsing history is not at all hidden.

How do you not let your parents see your search history?

You can also

use an Incognito window in Google Chrome

, which prevents the sites you visit from being recorded in your history. Note that your parents probably won't be able to log into your Outlook account and see your actual emails, they could just see that you used that website.

How do I clear all my browsing history?

To clear your browsing history in Chrome, on Windows, macOS, or Linux,

click the three dots menu > More Tools > Clear Browsing Data

. You can also press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to open this screen on Windows, or press Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac.

How do you delete history on YouTube TV?

  1. Select your profile picture. Settings .
  2. Select .
  3. Select Manage watch history.
  4. You'll be redirected to a Google privacy page. On a web browser, this will open in a separate tab. …
  5. Delete an item by selecting More. …
  6. You can also search for items you'd like delete or filter by date range.

How do I get rid of the full search bar on YouTube?

Select History > Search History > Clear All Search History. In the app: Sign in to the YouTube app. Tap your profile icon in iOS or the menu icon in Android. Tap Settings > Clear search history > OK.

How do you delete history on YouTube December 2020?

  1. On a web browser, this will open in a separate tab.
  2. On a mobile device, this will open in the YouTube app.
  3. This list includes your watch history from both YouTube TV and YouTube.

How do you clear your search history on your phone?

Navigate to and open Chrome, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots). Tap Settings, and then tap Privacy and security.

Tap Clear browsing

data, and then check off your preferred settings. You can also tap the Time range drop-down menu to choose how much data you want to delete.

Does deleting your history actually delete it?

Your browser history is stored just like everything else on your computer, as a file (or collection of files). Clearing your browser history

merely deletes these files from your hard drive

.

Maria LaPaige
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Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.