How to Clear Pinterest Search History
Sep 02 2025
Whether you're a casual pinner or a digital marketer, Pinterest tailors your home feed and suggestions based on your past searches. While this improves personalization, there are times when you might want to clear that data, maybe for privacy reasons, to remove clutter, or to refresh the kind of content Pinterest shows you.
Fortunately, Pinterest gives users control over their search history. In this quick guide, you’ll learn how to clear your Pinterest search history on both mobile and desktop with simple, step-by-step instructions.
Steps to Clear Pinterest Search History on Mobile (iOS & Android)
1. Open the Pinterest App
Launch the Pinterest app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Go to Your Profile
Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Tap the Three Dots Menu
Located at the top-right corner of your profile screen.
4. Select “Settings”
From the drop-down menu, tap on Settings to enter your account preferences.
5. Tap on “Privacy and Data”
Scroll to find the Privacy and data section. This is where Pinterest stores history and personalization settings.
6. Choose “Clear Search History”
Find the “Clear search history” option and tap on it.
7. Confirm Deletion
Pinterest will ask you to confirm. Tap Clear to remove all saved searches.
Your search suggestions and history will now be reset.
Steps to Clear Pinterest Search History on Desktop
1. Visit Pinterest and Log In
Go to Pinterest and sign in to your account.
2. Access Your Profile
Click on your profile icon at the top-right corner.
3. Open Settings
Click the Settings icon, usually found in the top-right menu dropdown.
4. Click “Privacy and Data”
From the left sidebar or main menu, choose the Privacy and data option.
5. Find and Click “Clear Search History”
Scroll down to the Search History section, then click Clear.
6. Confirm Action
A popup will appear asking if you're sure. Click Clear to permanently delete your search data.
Changes will sync across all devices where you're logged in.
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FAQS
Can I turn off Pinterest from saving my search history in the future?
While Pinterest does not currently offer an option to disable search history entirely, you can manage personalization and ad settings in your privacy preferences to reduce tracking.
Is clearing search history the same as clearing cache or app data?
No, Clearing your Pinterest search history only removes search terms. Clearing cache or app data (from device settings) can log you out and delete temporary files or settings.
Can I clear Pinterest search history from a business account?
Yes, the process is the same for both personal and business accounts. Go to Settings → Privacy and data → Clear search history.
Will clearing my search history improve Pinterest performance or speed?
While it may not directly speed up Pinterest, clearing history can reduce irrelevant suggestions and help the app run more smoothly by decluttering data.
Can I see my Pinterest search history before deleting it?
Pinterest does not offer a full searchable log of past queries. However, recent search terms may appear in the search bar dropdown until cleared.