How to View Google Maps Search History Without Location History

If you are looking to access your Google Maps search history, you can do so by following a series of straightforward steps. This guide will help you navigate through these steps and understand the differences between search history and location history on Google Maps.

Accessing Your Google Maps Search History on Mobile Devices

To view your search history on your mobile device, follow these steps:

Open the Google Maps app. If you are using a different device, access the Google Maps website on your computer.

Sign in to the Google account you used to perform the searches.

To find your activity:

On the mobile app, tap the profile picture or initials in the top right corner, then select Your data in Maps. Please scroll down to find Maps activity.

On the web, click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner, then select Your data in Maps. Again, look for Maps activity.

Review your search history: You will see a list of recent searches. You can filter by date or search for specific terms in the search history.

Manage your history: From this page, you can also delete specific searches or clear your entire search history if desired.

Viewing Search History on Mobile and Web Browsers

On both your mobile device and web browser:

Open Google Maps in your mobile device and click the search bar. You will see your search history, such as today's and recent history.

To view search history from a few days back, tap on the three lines settings and select Maps history. This will display all your previous search history on the screen.

Managing Google Maps Settings on Android Devices

For Android phone or tablet users, follow these steps to manage your Google Maps settings:

Open the Google Maps app.

Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines).

Select Timeline.

In the settings, make sure Location is on. If it's off, turn it on.

Also, ensure that Location History is on. If it's off, turn it on.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily view your Google Maps search history without enabling location history. This allows you to maintain your privacy while still benefiting from the useful features of Google Maps.