How to delete your recent activity on Google Gemini

Google Gemini, a popular AI chatbot and large language model (LLM), is widely used for answering questions and assisting with tasks. Integrated into the latest Pixel devices, Gemini stores user activity to improve responses.

However, some users may want to delete their history for privacy reasons. If you’re looking for a way to remove your recent activity on Google Gemini, here’s how you can do it easily.

How to delete recent activity on Gemini website

If you use the web version of Gemini, follow these steps to erase your chat history:

1. Open the Google Gemini website.
2. Click the clock icon (Back Around Clock) on the left panel.
3. Select Gemini Apps Activity and click Turn off and delete activity.
4. Confirm by selecting Delete.

To remove specific activities:

1. Open the Gemini website.
2. Click the clock icon and scroll down to Gemini Apps Activity.
3. Click the X next to a date or activity and select Delete.

To delete activity in a set timeframe:

1. Open Gemini’s website and click the clock icon.
2. Select Delete and choose Last hour, Last day, All time, or Custom range.
3. Confirm by clicking Delete.

How to delete recent activity on Gemini app

For mobile users, deleting activity is just as simple:

1. Open the Gemini app.
2. Tap your profile icon at the top right.
3. Select Gemini Apps Activity > Turn off and delete activity.
4. Confirm by selecting Delete.

To remove specific activities, tap the X button next to an entry and delete it.

Why does Google Gemini store your data?

By default, Google Gemini stores user activity for 18 months to improve responses. While Google claims it protects privacy by disconnecting conversations from accounts, human reviewers may still annotate chats. To enhance privacy, it’s best to delete recent activity on Google Gemini regularly.