How To Delete Facebook Watch History All At Once
Ever feel like your Facebook Watch is judging you? Maybe it's just me. All those late-night cooking shows, questionable cat videos, and deep dives into the world of competitive origami... a clean slate sounds good, right?
Facing the Music (or Rather, the Algorithm)
First, head to your Facebook settings. It’s usually hiding behind a little downward-pointing arrow, or tucked away in a menu represented by three horizontal lines. Think of it as finding the secret entrance to your digital diary.
Once you're in settings, look for the words "Activity Log." It's the place where Facebook keeps a running tally of almost everything you’ve ever done. Consider it the confessional box of the internet.
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Now, get ready for a bit of scrolling. It's like sifting through old photo albums, except instead of embarrassing childhood haircuts, you’re confronted with your questionable viewing habits.
The Great Purge (of Videos)
On the left-hand side, you'll find a list of categories. Look for "Videos Watched." Clicking on it unveils your viewing history.
Brace yourself, because it might be a longer list than you expect! Think of it as a digital time capsule of your binge-watching adventures.
Facebook, in its infinite wisdom, doesn't exactly offer a big, shiny "DELETE ALL" button. Oh, the drama! That would be too easy.
Instead, you have to tackle this one by one. Each video has a little three-dot menu next to it. Click on those dots, and you'll find the option to "Remove".
Yes, you have to do it for each and every single video. It's like weeding a garden, but instead of pulling out dandelions, you're eradicating your digital footprint.
Prepare yourself for a marathon of clicking. Think of it as a workout for your index finger. You could even turn it into a game, see how many you can clear in a minute.
The Browser Method: A Slight Shortcut?
Some brave souls prefer doing this on a desktop browser. The experience is largely the same, but many find it a bit easier to navigate.
The real "trick," if you can call it that, is sheer willpower. There’s no magic wand, no secret code, just good old-fashioned persistence.
It’s a repetitive task, no doubt. But think of it as a form of digital detox, a chance to reclaim your online identity.
Third-Party Extensions: Proceed with Caution
Ah, the siren song of the internet! There are browser extensions that claim to automate the process. Proceed with extreme caution.
These extensions often require access to your Facebook account. Giving unknown entities access to your account is like handing a stranger the keys to your house – not advisable.
It’s better to spend an afternoon clicking away than to risk your entire Facebook account to a potentially malicious extension.
The Sweet, Sweet Relief
Eventually, you'll reach the end. Your "Videos Watched" section will be blessedly empty.
You can now start fresh, free from the judgmental gaze of the Facebook algorithm. Maybe this time, you'll only watch documentaries about the migratory patterns of butterflies.
Or maybe you’ll dive right back into the cat videos. After all, it’s your Facebook, and your viewing history. And now, you know how to erase it all.
