How to clear LinkedIn search history

LinkedIn allows you to search for your future contacts and people you want to follow. The platform maintains your search history, but you can delete it if you want. It is quite simple. If you are wondering how to clear LinkedIn search history, keep reading. We are going to show you the steps needed to do so.

There are three ways to clear LinkedIn search history. You can do it using the search box, you can also do it from Settings, and using the LinkedIn app on your Android or iOS device. We will share all these methods, so you choose the one that you find suitable.

How to clear LinkedIn search history: From the search box

This is the simplest possible way to clear the search history on LinkedIn. Here is what you need to do:

Open the browser, go to the LinkedIn website and log in
Click on the search bar located at the top of the page
You will see your previous searches there, just click on Clear on the right side

How to clear LinkedIn search history: From Settings

Another option is to clear the search history from Settings. Here is how to do that:

Open the browser, go to the LinkedIn website and log in
Click on the “Me” option in the top-right
Next, click on Settings & Privacy
Scroll down and click on Search history

Click Clear search history
Click Clear to confirm the action.

How to clear LinkedIn search history: From the app

If you prefer using the app, here is how to clear LinkedIn search history:

Open the LinkedIn app on your Android or iOS device
Tap at the Search box (search bar) at the top
Next, tap Clear located next to Recent searches
Tap Confirm.

We have shared all the methods available, so you choose what’s best for you and clear the search history.