This article explains how to clear the search history on Instagram in the latest version of the Instagram app on Android and iOS as well as desktop and mobile browsers.

What to Know

  • App: Tap your Profile > Menu > Your activity > Recent searches. Select the X next to a term or choose Clear all.Browser: Go to Instagram > select search bar > select X next to a search term or choose Clear all.

How to Remove Instagram Search History in the App

Instagram keeps a record of your search history so you can locate accounts or hashtags that you’ve looked for in the past. Past searches also influence which accounts Instagram suggests you follow. You can delete this history at any time in the app by following these steps:

  • Tap your profile icon.
  • Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines).
  • Tap Your activity.
  • Tap Recent searches.
  • Tap the X next to a search term, or tap Clear all.
  • Tap Clear all again to confirm.

How to Delete Instagram Search History Using a Browser

Go to Instagram, log into your account, and select the search bar at the top of the page. You’ll see a list of your recent searches. Select the X next to a search term to remove it or choose Clear all.

Tap your profile icon.

Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines).

Tap Your activity.

Tap Recent searches.

Tap the X next to a search term, or tap Clear all.

Tap Clear all again to confirm.

  • How do I get rid of Instagram search suggestions?
  • You can remove suggested Instagram contacts from the app by going to the horizontal list labeled Suggestions for You. Select the X in the upper-right corner of that list box and all suggestions will disappear for that session. If there is someone in particular on the list that you never want to see suggested again, select that user’s profile picture or name and tap X.
  • Can I search Instagram without an account?
  • Yes, you can. All you need is someone’s Instagram link from within a web browser, then you can use the search bar from that profile to look for other people.

You can remove suggested Instagram contacts from the app by going to the horizontal list labeled Suggestions for You. Select the X in the upper-right corner of that list box and all suggestions will disappear for that session. If there is someone in particular on the list that you never want to see suggested again, select that user’s profile picture or name and tap X.

Yes, you can. All you need is someone’s Instagram link from within a web browser, then you can use the search bar from that profile to look for other people.

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