Clear your Hulu watch history from your account settings
To remove your watch history from Hulu, go to your account settings, find the viewing activity section, and delete the titles you've watched. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way on phones, tablets, and computers. Hulu does not offer a single button to erase all history at once — you delete shows and movies individually or in groups.
Start by signing into your Hulu account on any device. Click the profile icon in the top right corner (on a computer) or tap the menu icon (on a phone or tablet). Select Account, then scroll down to find Viewing activity. This section shows every show and movie you've watched on that profile, listed with the most recent at the top.
Next to each title, you'll see an X button. Click or tap it to remove that single item from your history. The title disappears immediately. If you want to delete multiple items, you can repeat this for each one — there's no faster batch method within the app or website.
Key Takeaways
- Watch history is stored in your account settings under Viewing activity, accessible from your profile menu on any device.
- Hulu requires you to delete items one at a time using the X button next to each title — there is no delete-all option.
- Deleting from your viewing activity does not affect your watch list, recommendations, or other account settings.
- If you share your Hulu account with others, each person has their own profile and viewing history that stays separate.
Why Hulu keeps your watch history
Hulu stores your viewing history to power two features: your recommendations and your resume feature. The resume feature remembers where you stopped in a show or movie so you can pick up where you left off. Recommendations use your history to suggest new titles you might like based on what you've already watched.
Deleting an item from your viewing activity removes it from both of these systems. That title will no longer appear in your recommendations, and Hulu will forget how far you got into it. If you watch it again later, Hulu will treat it as a fresh start from the beginning.
Clearing history on different devices
The steps are nearly identical whether you're using a computer, phone, or tablet, because Hulu's account settings are the same across all platforms. On a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right. On the Hulu app for iPhone, iPad, or Android, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen.
From there, select Account and then Viewing activity. The layout is the same: your watch history appears as a scrollable list with an X button next to each title. One difference: on mobile devices, you may need to scroll down further to see older items in your history, since the screen shows fewer titles at once.
What happens when you delete viewing history
Deleting an item from your viewing activity removes it from your recommendations and stops Hulu from remembering your progress in that show or movie. It does not delete the title from your watch list (if you saved it there), and it does not affect any other account settings or preferences.
Your billing information, payment method, and subscription plan remain unchanged. If you share your Hulu account with family members, deleting from your own profile's viewing activity does not affect anyone else's history or recommendations — each profile is separate.
Managing profiles to keep history separate
If you share a Hulu account with others and want to keep your viewing history private, the best approach is to use separate profiles. Hulu lets you create up to six profiles per account, and each one has its own watch history, recommendations, and resume points. Your family members can watch their own shows without it appearing in your history.
To create a new profile, go to your account settings and select Profiles. Click Add profile, give it a name, and choose whether it's for an adult or a child. Once created, anyone can switch to that profile by clicking the profile icon and selecting the name. Each profile's viewing activity stays completely separate from the others.
Preventing history from being recorded
Hulu does not offer a private browsing mode or an option to stop recording your watch history while you continue using your account. If you want to watch something without it being added to your history, you have two options: delete it afterward, or use a different profile on the same account.
Creating a temporary profile for private viewing is often simpler than deleting items one by one later. You can delete the profile and all its history at once when you're done, which is faster than removing individual titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete all my watch history at once?
No. Hulu requires you to delete items individually by clicking the X button next to each title in your viewing activity. There is no bulk delete or clear-all option. If you have a long history, you can delete multiple items in succession, but it takes time.
Does deleting watch history affect my recommendations?
Yes. Hulu uses your watch history to generate recommendations. When you delete a title from your history, it stops influencing what Hulu suggests to you. If you delete many items, your recommendations may become less accurate until you build up new viewing history.
Will deleting my watch history stop Hulu from remembering where I stopped in a show?
Yes. The resume feature relies on your viewing history. When you delete a show from your history, Hulu forgets how far you got into it. The next time you watch that show, it will start from the beginning instead of picking up where you left off.
Can other people see my watch history if we share an account?
Only if you're all using the same profile. If you share a Hulu account but each person has their own profile, your viewing history is private to your profile. Other people can only see the history of the profiles they have access to.
What if I want to hide just one show from my recommendations?
Delete it from your viewing activity. This removes it from your history and stops it from affecting your recommendations. You can also create a separate profile for watching shows you don't want in your main recommendations.