How to Clear Facebook Watch History?

by Khadija Anwar
3 minutes
How to Clear Facebook Watch History

Have you ever had that awkward moment when a friend swipes through your Facebook watch history and stumbles upon some questionable content you’d rather keep on the down low? Worry no further; you can always sweep away those watchful eyes by learning to clear your Facebook watch history in a few simple steps.

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Steps to clear Facebook watch history

Clearing your Facebook watch history is a straightforward process.

Step 1:

Login to your Facebook account. Tap on the “Hamburger” icon at the top corner of your mobile screen.

Step 2:

Scroll down the Facebook menu page and tap on “Settings & privacy.”

Step 3:

A sub-drop-down menu will pop up, tap on “Settings.”

Step 4:

In the Settings menu, find the “Your information” section and tap on “Activity log.”

Step 5: 

In the Activity Log, you’ll see a list of different types of activity on the header. Find and tap on “Videos watched.”

Step 6:

You’ll now see a list of videos you’ve watched on Facebook. To clear your entire watch history, tap the “Clear Video Watch History” in the middle of the page.

Step 7:

A confirmation dialog will appear. Tap on “CLEAR” to confirm.

That’s it! Your Facebook watch history is now squeaky clean, and your secret binge-watching sessions are safe from prying eyes. 

Also Read: How to Clear Facebook Search History?

FAQs

How do you delete watch history?

To delete your Facebook Watch History, go to “Settings & Privacy” > “Your Facebook Information” > “Activity Log,” then tap “Videos You’ve Watched” and select “Clear Video Watch History.” Confirm to delete.

What is watch history on Facebook?

Watch History on Facebook is a record of all the videos you’ve watched on the platform, including those in the Watch feed, Groups, and more, helping Facebook recommend content based on your interests.

Khadija Anwar

Meet Khadija Anwar, an accomplished tech writer with over 500 published write-ups to her name. Her impressive portfolio can be found on the ContentStudio blog, LinkedIn, and the Fiverr platform.

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