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.
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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 the My Activity page of Google.
Tip: Learn how to see 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 a workplace or a school device or are using their internet connection, those places can also see your search history. I recommend using a VPN, however, VPNs are also known to collect 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 know what 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 the myactivity.google.com page and find the search query to delete. Tap on the X icon next to the query to remove it from your account. Learn how to delete all Google search history from 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 open Incognito Mode in Chrome and Safari.
