← Back to all guidesGoogle collects more types of personal data than any other company. This guide lists every major data category available for export via Google Takeout, organised by product.
Core activity data
- Search history — every query you have typed into Google Search
- Location History — every place visited, with timestamps going back years
- YouTube watch history and search history
- Voice and Audio Activity — Assistant commands, voice searches, audio recordings
- Chrome browsing history — every page visited (if sync is enabled)
- Android app usage — how often and when you open each app
- Google Maps navigation history — every route searched and driven
Communication and content
- Gmail messages and metadata — sender, recipient, subject, timestamp, not content unless you use Workspace
- Google Drive files — every document, spreadsheet, PDF, and photo uploaded
- Google Photos library — every photo and video, with EXIF location data
- Google Calendar events — every event created, edited, or deleted
- Google Contacts — your full contact list with phone numbers and addresses
- Google Keep notes — every note, list, and reminder saved
Health and fitness
- Google Fit data — steps, heart rate, workouts, sleep if you used a Wear OS device or phone
- Fitbit data synced through Google — if you connected a Fitbit account
- Health Connect data — if you use Android's unified health dashboard
- Mental health app data — any meditation or mindfulness apps connected to Google
Entertainment and media
- YouTube watch history — every video watched, with timestamps and watch duration
- YouTube search history — every search typed into YouTube
- YouTube playlist and subscriber data
- Google Play purchase history — apps, books, movies, music
- Google Play Games progress — achievements and game saves for Android games
- Play Music library — uploaded tracks and purchase history (if still active)
Shopping and financial
- Google Shopping saved items and price tracking
- Google Pay transaction history (if used in store or online)
- Gifts and rewards points from Google offers and promotions
Ads and advertising profile
- Ad topics — interest categories Google has assigned you based on browsing and activity
- Demographic inferences — age range, household income, parental status derived from behaviour
- Advertisers who uploaded your data — a list of companies that shared your contact info with Google for targeting
- Recent searches used for ad personalisation
Security and account metadata
- Login history and device list — every device that accessed your Google account
- 2-step verification events — when and where your second factor was used
- Account creation date and location of account setup
- Google security events — password changes, account recovery attempts
- Chrome sync data — bookmarks, saved passwords, open tabs across devices
Device and connectivity
- Android device info — phone model, Android version, carrier
- Bluetooth device names and connection history
- Wi-Fi networks your device has connected to — a map of locations you have been
- Chromecast data — TV shows cast and viewing patterns
- Google Meet and Chat call logs — who you called and when (Workspace accounts)
50+ other categories
Google Takeout lists 80+ individual data types. Most people actively use 10–15, but all are exportable.
- Google Fit — heart rate, workouts, sleep data
- Nest device activity — thermostat schedules and home/away routines
- Google Home routines — voice commands and automation triggers
- Ad personalisation topics — the interest segments Google uses to target ads at you
- Chrome extensions data — if you synced Chrome with your Google account
- Google support history — tickets and chat logs with Google support
- Google News preferences and reading history
- Google Fonts usage data — if you synced saved fonts to your account
How to see everything Google has on you
Before downloading, you can browse Google's own portrait of your data. This is useful for understanding what exists before you pull the export.
- Go to myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy > "Your data in Google services"
- This gives a category-by-category view of what is stored and when it was last used
- You can also go directly to takeout.google.com and click "Review your data" before creating an export
- For a visual timeline of your location history, visit google.com/maps/timeline
- For YouTube watch history, visit youtube.com/feed/history
Quick version
If you want the short checklist instead of the full guide, use the service page.
FAQ
Does Google delete my data after I export it?
No. Exporting creates a copy but leaves everything on Google servers. Your data stays intact unless you separately delete it.
How big are typical Google exports?
1–50 GB for average users. Including Photos and Drive can easily exceed 100 GB.
Does Google have my location history if I disabled it?
Only if you paused Location History in your Google account. Check at myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols to see what is actively stored.
What is the most revealing category in a Google export?
Location History is often the most personal — it shows every place you have been, with timestamps, going back years. The combined picture of your movements is more intimate than browsing history.
Can I delete specific categories without affecting my Google account?
Yes. In myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy you can delete individual data types (search history, location, YouTube history) without closing your account. Deletion can take up to a few weeks.
What is not included in a Google Takeout export?
Gmail message content is not included unless you use a Google Workspace account. Photos and Drive files are exported as actual files. Some metadata like ad tracking inferences are listed but not fully detailed. Android app usage is limited to what Google Fit records.
How often does Google collect new data?
Most categories update continuously. Location History updates every time your device connects to a network or GPS fix. YouTube and search history update in real time. Chrome history syncs every time you open the browser.