People search, scroll, comment, and move on. Reddit does not forget. Every search, every post, every comment stays saved on your account. That can get awkward fast.
If you care about privacy or just want a clean slate, you are in the right place.
This guide shows you how to delete your Reddit search history, browsing history, comments, posts, and even your account data. Simple steps that anyone can follow. No confusion. No tech stress.
Clean your Reddit trail and take control of your profile.
What Does Reddit Save About You?
Reddit keeps track of a lot more than most people realize. Every time you search, scroll, or interact, that data gets tied to your account.
Here’s what Reddit saves about you:
- Your search history. Every keyword you type into the search bar
- Your viewed posts. The posts you open and read
- Your upvoted content. The posts and comments you like
- Your comments. Every reply you leave on any subreddit
- Your posts. Anything you publish on Reddit
- Your account activity. Login details, device info, and usage patterns
Why this matters
All of this builds a digital trail linked to your profile. Anyone who checks your account can see your posts and comments. Advertisers can use activity data for targeting. And old searches or posts can come back to haunt you.
If privacy matters to you, cleaning up your Reddit history is a smart move.
How to Delete Reddit Search History On Mobile App (Android & iPhone)
Your searches stick around inside Reddit. Clearing them takes less than a minute.
On Mobile App (Android and iPhone)
- Open the Reddit app
- Tap the search bar at the top
- You will see your recent searches
- Tap Clear or Clear history
That’s it. Your search list is now empty.
On Desktop
- Open Reddit in your browser
- Click the search bar at the top
- Your recent searches will appear
- Click Clear to remove them
Your search history is now wiped from your account view.
This keeps your activity private and your search bar clean. Simple move. Smart habit.
How to Delete Reddit Browsing History
Reddit keeps a record of the posts you open and scroll through inside the app. This shows up in your profile history and can feel a little too personal.
Clearing it is easy.
- Go to your Reddit profile
- Tap on History
- You will see all the posts you have viewed
- Tap Clear history or remove items one by one
Once cleared, your viewed posts list is gone from your account view.
This helps keep your browsing habits private and your profile clean.
How to Delete Reddit Comments
Every comment you post stays linked to your profile. Even old replies from years ago are still public.
Here’s how to remove them.
- Go to your Reddit profile
- Open the Comments tab
- Find the comment you want to remove
- Tap the three dots next to it
- Tap Delete and confirm
Your comment will be removed from your profile and the thread.
Quick tip
When you delete a comment, the text disappears but the post will still show a placeholder that says “deleted”. The username may still be visible unless you delete your account too.
Cleaning old comments is a smart way to keep your Reddit history tidy.
How to Delete Reddit Posts
Every post you create stays visible on your profile and inside the subreddit. If you want to remove old or unwanted posts, here’s how to do it.
- Go to your Reddit profile
- Open the Posts tab
- Find the post you want to remove
- Tap the post
- Tap the three dots
- Select Delete and confirm
The post will be removed from Reddit.
Quick note: When you delete a post, the comments under it will still stay visible in the thread. Only your original post gets removed.
Cleaning up old posts helps keep your profile neat and drama-free.
How to Turn Off Reddit Activity Tracking
Reddit uses your activity to show ads and suggest content. You can limit this from your settings in just a few taps.
Here’s how to lock it down.
- Open Reddit
- Go to Settings
- Tap Privacy
- Open Personalization
- Now turn off these options:
Ad personalization
Stops Reddit from using your activity to show targeted ads
Activity tracking
Prevents Reddit from tracking how you use the app for recommendations
Data sharing
Limits how your data is shared with partners Once these are off, your account becomes more private and less exposed to tracking.
How to Download and Delete Reddit Account Data
Reddit stores a full record of your account activity. This includes your posts, comments, messages, login history, and more. If you want to see what Reddit knows about you, you can request your data.
Here’s how to do it.
- Go to Reddit Settings
- Open Privacy
- Tap Request data
- Submit your request
Reddit will email you a link with your full account file. This can take a few days.
Once you review your data, you can decide if you want to keep your account or remove it for good.
To delete your Reddit account:
- Go to Account settings
- Scroll down and tap Delete account
- Enter your login details
- Confirm deletion
Your profile will be removed, and your username will no longer be visible on Reddit.
This is the cleanest way to wipe your Reddit presence.
How to Permanently Delete Your Reddit Account
Once you delete your Reddit account, there is no way to get it back. Your username is gone for good and your profile disappears. This step is final.
If you are sure, here’s how to do it.
- Go to Reddit Account Settings
- Scroll down to Delete Account
- Enter your username and password
- Confirm deletion
Your account will be removed from Reddit.
Keep in mind: Your posts and comments will stay visible but will show as coming from a deleted user. If you want a full clean-up, delete your posts and comments before deleting your account.
Best Privacy Tips for Reddit Users
If you want to stay low-key on Reddit, a few smart habits can go a long way.
Use throwaway accounts
Create a separate account for sensitive topics. Keep your main profile clean.
Turn off ad tracking
Switch off personalization so Reddit does not follow your activity for ads.
Avoid linking your email
Use a burner email or remove your email from account settings.
Clear history often
Delete search and browsing history on a regular basis.
Reddit is more fun when you stay in control of your data and your identity.
FAQs
Yes. When you delete a post or comment, it disappears from your profile, but Reddit may still keep a copy on its servers for legal and policy reasons. Other users will see it as “deleted.”
Moderators can sometimes see deleted posts for a short time if they were already reviewing them. Once fully removed, the content itself is gone, but the post record may still exist.
Yes. Google and other search engines may keep saved versions of pages. Even if you delete a comment, an old copy might still show up in search results for some time.
Incognito only hides browsing from your device. Reddit can still track activity if you are logged in. It does not stop Reddit from saving your account history.
Final Thoughts
Reddit is fun. The internet never forgets.
Every search, post, and comment adds to your online trail. Taking a few minutes to clean your history can save you from awkward moments later. Stay in control of your account. Keep your activity private. Use Reddit on your terms.
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