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YouTube
Watch history, search history, and subscriptions.
What you'll get
Watch HistorySearch HistorySubscriptionsPlaylists
Before you start
- Go to takeout.google.com
- Ensure "YouTube and YouTube Music" is selected
How to download
- Proceed with Google Takeout export
- Download the archive
Pro tip
YouTube history is a detailed log of your interests over time.
After the download
- Delete "Watch History" on web to clear the log
- Review "Subscriptions" for inactive channels
- Not sure where to store your export? See our backup guide.