If you are using Facebook on an iPhone and noticing that Facebook Watch keeps showing unwanted, repeated, or irrelevant videos, the main reason behind this is your Watch History and Search History. Facebook stores everything you watch and search, then uses that data to decide what kind of videos and content should appear on your feed.
Over time, this data becomes outdated or messy, especially if you accidentally watched random videos or searched for something just once. Clearing Facebook Watch and Search History on iPhone helps reset your recommendations, improves privacy, and makes your Facebook experience feel fresh again.
The process is very simple and works on both iPhone and Android, but iPhone users often miss the correct option because it is slightly hidden inside settings.
How to Clear Facebook Watch & Search History on iPhone
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Open the Facebook app on your iPhone and tap on your Profile icon in the bottom or top corner, then tap Settings & privacy, and after that tap Settings
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Scroll down slowly until you find Activity log, tap on it, and then tap the Search icon shown at the top of the screen
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Now you will see both Watch history and Search history, open each one and clear all history completely
After clearing these options, Facebook immediately stops using your old watched videos and searches to recommend new content. This means your Facebook Watch feed will slowly start showing more relevant and fresh videos instead of random or repeated ones.
Why This Is Important for iPhone Users
On iPhone, Facebook does not automatically clear watch or search history, even if you close the app or restart your phone. The data stays linked to your account, not your device. That is why simply deleting cache or reinstalling the app does not fully fix the problem. Clearing history from Activity Log is the only reliable method.
This method works on the latest Facebook app version for iPhone and does not affect your account, friends, or saved posts. You can safely repeat this process anytime if your Watch feed becomes cluttered again.
Regularly clearing Facebook Watch and Search History on iPhone helps maintain better recommendations, protects your privacy, and gives you a cleaner, more enjoyable Facebook experience.
