How to Delete Facebook Watch History on Android, iOS, Browser? Follow Our Step-By-Step Guide

Deleting your Facebook Watch history can enhance privacy and prevent unwanted recommendations based on your viewing habits. While Facebook doesn't offer a direct option to clear Watch history, you can effectively achieve this by managing your activity log.

By navigating through your activity log settings, you can selectively delete individual videos or clear entire categories of watched content. This process ensures a cleaner browsing experience and helps in curating personalized recommendations. Here's a step-by-step guide to permanently delete your Facebook Watch history from your iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows PC.

Delete Facebook Watch History on Your Smartphone (iPhone and Android)

1. The process to delete your Facebook Watch history is quite similar for both iPhone and Android devices. Here's how you can do it:
2. Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your device.
3. Access Your Profile: Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) located either at the bottom right (iOS) or top right (Android) of the screen.
4. Find Settings & Privacy: Scroll down and tap on "Settings & Privacy," then select "Settings."
5. Navigate to Activity Log: Scroll down to the "Your Facebook Information" section and tap on "Activity Log."
6. Go to Videos You've Watched: Here, you'll find a list of different activities. Tap on "Videos You've Watched."
7. Delete History: You'll see a list of videos you've watched. You can delete them individually by tapping the three dots next to a video and selecting "Delete." For a complete clear-out, tap "Clear" at the top to remove all your watch history.

Delete Watch History on PC Browser (Mac and Windows)

1. The steps to clear your Facebook Watch history from a computer are easy and similar for both Mac and Windows:
2. Open Facebook: Go to Facebook.com in your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
3. Access Settings: Click the down arrow at the top right corner of the page and select "Settings & Privacy," then click on "Settings."
4. Enter the Activity Log: On the left sidebar, click on "Your Facebook Information," then click on "Activity Log."
5. Select Videos Watched: Look for "Videos You've Watched" in the list provided and click on it.
6. Clear Watch History: Just like on mobile, you can delete videos individually or click on "Clear Video Watch History" at the top to wipe your entire watch history.

Delete Live Video Watch History

Deleting your live video watch history follows the same process as clearing your regular watch history. Live videos you've watched appear in your watch history just like any other video content. By accessing your watch history through the steps outlined above, you can delete any record of live videos you've watched.

Managing the Activity Tab on Facebook

The Activity Tab on Facebook is a personal log of your activities, including the videos you watch, the posts you like, and the comments you make. It's a useful tool for reviewing and managing what you've shared or interacted with on the platform. You can access it easily, by following the steps below.

• Open Facebook: On your device, open the Facebook app or go to the Facebook website.
• Menu or Profile: On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) usually found at the bottom right for iPhone or the top right for Android. On the desktop, click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
• Settings & Privacy: Scroll down and select "Settings & Privacy," then tap or click on "Settings."
• Activity Log: Scroll to find and select "Activity Log." This is where you can see your Facebook activity, including posts you've liked, commented on, or shared.

Whether you're using an iPhone, Android device, or a computer (Mac or Windows), regularly clearing your watch history can help keep your account tidy and your viewing preferences private.