How to Clear (Delete) TikTok Search History? Easy 5-Step Guide

Scrolling through TikTok is a global sport. You can love or hate it, but there’s no denying that TikTok has a significant influence over your time and brain space. However, it also takes up a considerable portion of your phone storage.

But there is a way to enjoy Tik-Toking without worrying about your search history or cache.

Here are a few ways to delete unnecessary data and optimize search results.

How to Clear (Delete) TikTok Search History?

Clear your TikTok Search history in a matter of seconds:

1. Open your TikTok App
2. Tap on the search bar.
3. You will see all the recent search topics in the section.
4. Just beside the Recent searches, there is a clear all option. Tap it, and all your recent searches will vanish.
5. You can also delete individual search results by simply tapping the cross X icon on the corresponding search topic.

Note: This guide works for both iPhone and Android users.

How to Clear Your TikTok Cache?

FOR IPHONE USERS:

1. Go to the profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the Burger Menu icon at the top right
3. Go to the “Settings and Privacy” section
4. You will see a Cache & Cellular Section.
5. Under that, tap on the Clear Cache option.

FOR ANDROID USERS:

1. When you open the TikTok app, there’s a profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the Burger Menu icon at the top right
3. Tap the “Settings and Privacy” section
4. Here you will see the “Cache and Cellular Data” Section
5. Under that, click on “Free Up Space.”

Regularly clearing the caches will help to free up most of your phone storage. Subsequently, helping in optimizing your phone’s performance.

How Do I Delete TikTok Watch History?

Deleting TikTok watch history is pretty simple: just follow this quick and easy 5-step guide:

• STEP 1: Open the TikTok App and go to your profile. Click on the burger menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right corner of the screen.
• STEP 2: Go to the “Settings and Privacy” tab. Under the “Content and Activity” section, tap “Watch History.”
• STEP 3: Look for the “Gear Icon” in the top right corner.
• STEP 4: You will find a “Clear History” option at the bottom of the screen.
• STEP 5: A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click on the clear button to affirm.

Does TikTok Keep Your Search History?

Like every other social media platform, TikTok’s algorithm uses your search results as a means to recommend relevant topics for you.

TikTok does collect this data, and then the algorithm filters videos based on your search history.

What is Clear Mode On TikTok?

Clear mode is the newest feature on TikTok. Usually, when watching a TikTok Video, you will find a cluster of app icons, hashtags, other elements, and captures hovering around the screen.

Clear mode allows you to temporarily remove that clutter for a better viewing experience.

How To Use The Clear Mode?

It’s pretty easy to access this mode:

A menu will appear when you long-press on the TikTok video you are watching. From that menu, select the clear mode option.

Note: Once you swipe to the next video, you must enable the clear mode again.

Do you usually clear your search history?

Are you satisfied with the videos recommended by TikTok per your search history?

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