You can delete individual purchases or clear your entire order history from Amazon's website or app

Amazon stores every purchase you make, every item you view, and every search you run. You can remove individual orders from your history, clear everything at once, or hide items you do not want recommendations based on. The process takes a few minutes and works the same way on desktop, mobile browser, or the Amazon app.

Unlike search history on Google or Bing, Amazon purchase history is tied directly to your account and stored on Amazon's servers. Deleting it from your view removes it from your recommendations and search suggestions, but Amazon may keep records for accounting, tax, and legal reasons. If you want to prevent future purchases from being tracked, you can also turn off purchase-based recommendations without deleting your history.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual orders one at a time from your Returns and Orders page, or use the "Manage Your Content and Devices" section to remove multiple items at once.
  • Deleting an order from your history removes it from recommendations and search suggestions, but does not erase Amazon's internal records for billing and tax purposes.
  • You can hide specific items from your browsing history without deleting the entire order, which stops them from affecting your recommendations.
  • Turning off "Personalized Recommendations" in your account settings prevents Amazon from using your purchase history to suggest new products, even if you keep the orders visible.

Delete individual orders from your Returns and Orders page

The fastest way to remove a single purchase is through your Returns and Orders section. Open Amazon.com or the app, go to your account menu, and select "Returns and Orders" or "Your Orders". Find the order you want to delete, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select "Delete from order history". Amazon will ask you to confirm; click "Delete" again and the order disappears from your view when ready.

This method works for any order status — completed purchases, cancelled orders, or items still in transit. You can delete orders one at a time, which is useful if you want to keep most of your history but remove a few sensitive purchases. There is no limit to how many orders you can delete this way.

Clear your entire purchase history at once

If you want to remove everything, use the "Manage Your Content and Devices" page instead of deleting orders individually. Sign into your Amazon account on a computer, go to Account Settings, and select "Manage Your Content and Devices". Click the "Devices" tab, then find your device or browser in the list and select "Manage". Scroll down to "Manage Your Purchases" and select "Delete All Items".

Amazon will warn you that this action cannot be undone. Once you confirm, all orders disappear from your order history. This clears your view across all devices and browsers linked to your account. The process takes a few seconds, and you will see an empty order history the next time you visit Returns and Orders.

Hide items from your browsing history without deleting orders

You do not have to delete an order to stop it from affecting your recommendations. Amazon tracks both purchases and items you viewed but did not buy. If you want to hide something from your browsing history — such as a gift you do not want recommendations for — go to "Manage Your Content and Devices", select the "Content" tab, find the item, and click the three-dot menu next to it. Select "Delete from your library" or "Remove from browsing history".

This removes the item from your recommendations without deleting the order itself. Your purchase record stays intact for returns, refunds, and warranty claims. This is useful if you bought something as a gift and do not want Amazon suggesting similar items to you, or if you browsed something you are not interested in but did not purchase.

Turn off personalized recommendations based on your history

Deleting your history stops recommendations based on past purchases, but you can also disable recommendations without deleting anything. Go to your Account Settings, select "Personalization Settings", and toggle off "Personalized Recommendations". Amazon will stop using your purchase and browsing history to suggest products, though you will still see category-based recommendations and bestsellers.

This option is useful if you want to keep your order history for your own reference — to look up past purchases, track warranties, or file taxes — but do not want Amazon analyzing your behavior. You can turn recommendations back on at any time by returning to the same settings page.

What Amazon keeps even after you delete

Deleting an order from your history removes it from your view and stops it from affecting recommendations, but Amazon retains records for internal purposes. The company keeps purchase data for billing, tax reporting, fraud detection, and legal compliance. If you return an item or file a warranty claim, Amazon can still access the original order even if you deleted it from your history.

If you are concerned about Amazon's data retention practices beyond what you can delete yourself, you can request a copy of all data Amazon holds about you through the "Request Your Personal Data" option in Account Settings. This generates a file showing everything Amazon stores, including deleted orders, browsing history, and device information. The file takes a few days to prepare.

Delete your history on the Amazon app

The process on the mobile app is nearly identical to the website. Open the app, tap the account icon at the bottom right, select "Your Orders", find the order you want to delete, swipe left on it (iPhone) or press and hold it (Android), and tap "Delete from order history". To clear everything at once, tap your account icon, go to "Settings", select "Manage Your Content and Devices", and follow the same steps as the desktop version.

Some older versions of the Amazon app do not have the delete option visible in the order list. If you cannot find it, update the app to the latest version from your device's app store. Once updated, the delete button should appear next to each order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my purchase history but keep my saved addresses and payment methods?

Yes. Deleting your order history only removes the orders themselves, not your account information. Your saved addresses, payment methods, and account settings stay intact. If you want to remove those separately, go to Account Settings and edit or delete them individually.

Will deleting an order affect my ability to return it?

No. Amazon keeps internal records of all purchases for 90 days after delivery, which is the standard return window. Even if you delete the order from your history, you can still return the item through the Returns and Orders page or by contacting Amazon Customer Service with your order number.

Does deleting my history remove my reviews and ratings?

No. Your product reviews and ratings are stored separately from your order history. Deleting an order does not remove any reviews you wrote for that product. If you want to delete a review, go to your profile, find the review, and select the delete option next to it.

What happens if I delete my history and then order the same item again?

Amazon treats it as a new order. Your new purchase will appear in your order history, and recommendations will start building based on your current activity. Deleting old orders does not prevent you from buying the same items in the future.

Can I recover a deleted order from my history?

No. Once you delete an order from your history, it does not appear in your Returns and Orders page again. However, Amazon's internal records still exist. If you need information about a deleted order, contact Amazon Customer Service and provide your account email or phone number — they can look it up in their system.