How to delete your watch history on Peacock
You can clear your watch history on Peacock through your account settings on any device — phone, tablet, or web browser. The process takes less than a minute and removes the list of shows and movies you've watched from your profile. Once deleted, Peacock stops using that history to recommend content to you, and the titles no longer appear in your "Continue Watching" section.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using the mobile app or the web version, but both routes lead to the same result: a clean slate.
Key Takeaways
- On the Peacock app, go to your profile, select Settings, then find the Watch History option and choose to clear it.
- On the Peacock website, log in, click your profile icon in the top right, go to Account Settings, and select the option to remove watch history.
- Clearing your watch history removes titles from your "Continue Watching" row and stops Peacock from using those titles to suggest new content.
- You can also remove individual titles from your history without clearing everything — useful if you want to hide one show but keep recommendations based on others.
Clearing watch history on the Peacock mobile app
Open the Peacock app and tap your profile icon, usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen. This takes you to your profile menu.
From the profile menu, tap Settings. Scroll down until you find the option labeled Clear Watch History or Remove Watch History — the exact wording may vary slightly depending on your device and app version. Tap it, and the app will ask you to confirm. Select Yes or Confirm to complete the deletion.
Your watch history is now cleared. The change takes effect when ready, and your "Continue Watching" section will be empty the next time you open the app.
Clearing watch history on the Peacock website
Log into your Peacock account on a web browser. In the top right corner of the page, click your profile icon or your account name.
From the dropdown menu, select Account Settings or Settings. Look for a section labeled Viewing History, Watch History, or Privacy. Click the option to clear or remove your watch history, then confirm when prompted.
The change applies to your entire Peacock account across all devices, not just the browser you used to clear it.
Removing individual titles from your history
If you want to hide one or two shows without clearing everything, you don't have to delete your entire history. On the Peacock app, navigate to your profile and find the Continue Watching section or your Watch History list. Long-press (or right-click on web) the title you want to remove and select Remove from History or a similar option.
This removes just that title from your history and stops Peacock from recommending similar content based on it. Your other watched titles remain, and recommendations based on those shows continue to appear.
What happens after you clear your watch history
Once cleared, your watch history no longer influences Peacock's recommendations. The algorithm that suggests shows and movies to you will rely on your profile preferences, saved titles, and any other data you've set up — but not on what you've previously watched.
Your "Continue Watching" row will be empty until you start watching new content. If you resume a show later, Peacock will remember where you left off in that specific episode or movie, but it won't appear in a history list until you watch something new.
Why you might want to clear your watch history
People clear their watch history for privacy reasons — to prevent others who share the account from seeing what they've watched — or to reset their recommendations if they've been watching content they don't normally enjoy and want Peacock to stop suggesting similar titles.
If you share your Peacock account with family members or roommates, clearing your history keeps your viewing private. If you've been binge-watching a genre you don't usually like, clearing history gives Peacock a fresh start for personalized suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing watch history delete my saved shows and movies?
No. Clearing your watch history only removes the record of what you've watched. Your saved titles, watchlists, and any shows you've marked as favorites remain untouched. Only the history list itself is deleted.
Will clearing my history affect other people on my account?
Yes. Peacock accounts are shared across all devices and profiles linked to that account. When you clear the watch history, it clears for everyone using that account. If you want separate viewing histories, you'll need to set up individual profiles within the account.
Can I clear history for just one profile on a shared account?
Yes. If your Peacock account has multiple profiles, you can clear the history for one profile without affecting the others. Log in as that profile, go to its settings, and clear the history for just that profile.
What if I accidentally cleared my history and want it back?
Once deleted, your watch history cannot be recovered. Peacock does not store a backup of cleared history. If you want to keep a record of what you've watched, take screenshots of your "Continue Watching" or history section before clearing it.
Does Peacock keep my watch history if I don't clear it?
Yes. Peacock stores your watch history indefinitely unless you manually clear it. The history remains on your account and continues to influence recommendations even if you haven't watched anything in weeks or months.