How to delete watched videos on Facebook quickly

Videos watched on Facebook are also in your activity history and are also saved by Facebook. Through this video viewing history, users can easily find the Facebook videos they have watched . And the history of videos watched on Facebook is also easy to delete, if you want to tidy up the list of Facebook videos watched. Below are instructions for deleting Facebook videos watched on phones and computers.

Instructions to delete watched videos on Facebook phone

Step 1:

First you need to access your personal Facebook account, then click on the 3 dots icon . The options interface displays, you click on Activity Log .

Step 2:

Your activities interface on Facebook appears. We look down under the blue tab and drag to the Watched Videos tab . As a result, you will see the Facebook videos you have watched.

Step 3:

Here you can delete each Facebook video you want , by clicking on the 3 dots icon next to the video . The options below appear, click Delete to delete this watched Facebook video.

Step 4:

In addition, users can filter videos watched on Facebook . Click on the filter icon and select Date to select the time period of Facebook videos watched.

First we select the Start Date  within the filter period.

Continue to select the End Date within the time period to filter videos. The results show videos viewed on Facebook according to the filtered time period.

Step 5:

To delete all videos watched on Facebook , click on Delete Watch History . Facebook will ask you if you want to delete the videos watched, click Delete . Facebook will then notify you to delete your Facebook video viewing history and it may take a few minutes if the history is too long.

Finally all viewed Facebook videos were deleted.

Video tutorial on deleting watched Facebook videos

How to delete watched videos on Facebook PC

Step 1:

First, users also access their personal Facebook. Then, you click on the 3-dot icon and select Activity Log .

Step 2:

Display the new interface, we click on the Watched Videos section .

Now you will see all the Facebook videos you have watched. To delete any Facebook video, click on the 3 dots icon and select Delete .

Step 3:

To delete all watched Facebook videos , click on the Delete video viewing history button in the top right corner of the interface.

Step 4:

Facebook will then ask you if you want to delete all the videos you have watched on Facebook, click Clear Video Watch History and you're done.

Why should you delete your Facebook video history?

You might be wondering why you should delete your Facebook video history. After all, it’s just a record of what you’ve watched, right? But the truth is, the answer is not necessarily so. Your Facebook video history reveals a lot about your interests, habits, and opinions. And this information is accessible at a glance to anyone who happens to check your Facebook history on your device.

It’s also possible that Facebook’s algorithm will use your watch history to recommend other videos to you. If, for whatever reason, you’ve watched videos that don’t match your interests, you may want to delete them from your watch history to avoid similar recommendations.

If you're torn between clearing your watch history and keeping it for reference, you can use the "Save Videos" feature. Your saved videos won't be affected when you clear your watch history. And honestly, it's easier to find the video you want to reference from your saved videos than from your activity log.

Whether or not you should delete your Facebook watch history is a personal decision based on your needs. If privacy and control are important to you, deleting your watch history is a good way to manage your digital footprint. If you value relevant recommendations and convenient access to previously viewed videos, keeping your history can be beneficial.