Want to delete your Gemini AI account? Here's the thing: you can't delete it directly. Gemini is built into your Google Account, so there's no separate account to remove. But don't worry. You can still erase all your Gemini data and stop it from tracking you.
This guide shows you exactly how to remove your Gemini activity, disable tracking, and get rid of the app. Let's get started.
Why You Can't Delete a Gemini Account
Gemini isn't a standalone service. It's part of your Google Account. The only way to fully delete Gemini would be to delete your entire Google profile. That means losing Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and everything else.
Instead, you can take three simple steps to remove all traces of Gemini from your account.
Step 1: Delete All Your Chat History
First, remove all your conversations with Gemini. You have two options:
Delete Individual Conversations
- Open the Gemini app or go to gemini.google.com
- Open the chat list (tap the Menu or swipe)
- Long-press the conversation on mobile, or click the three dots on web
- Select Delete
Delete All Conversations at Once
- Go to myactivity.google.com/product/gemini
- Click the deletion option at the top
- Choose All time
- Confirm the permanent deletion
This removes all your Gemini chat history from your Google Account.
Step 2: Turn Off Future Tracking
Deleting your history is only half the job. You also need to stop Gemini from collecting new data.
- Go to your Gemini Apps Activity settings
- Toggle the setting to Turn off
You'll see two options:
- Turn off - This stops tracking going forward
- Turn off and delete activity - This removes past data AND stops future tracking
Choose the second option for a complete cleanup. After this, Google only keeps conversations for up to 72 hours internally.
Step 3: Remove the Gemini App
Finally, get rid of the app from your device:
- Pixel phones: Go to Settings then Apps then Gemini and select Disable
- Other Android phones: Uninstall through the Google Play Store
- iPhone: Log out from gemini.google.com (there's no native iOS app)
What You Lose When Tracking is Disabled
Turning off Gemini tracking has some trade-offs. These features will stop working:
- Gmail integration
- Google Drive integration
- Google Workspace features
You'll still have access to:
- Basic AI responses
- Phone tasks and utilities
- Messaging assistance
How to Cancel Your Gemini Subscription
If you're paying for Gemini Advanced or another premium plan, you need to cancel separately:
- Go to one.google.com
- Find your subscription settings
- Cancel your Gemini subscription
You can also cancel through the Google Play Store subscriptions menu.
What Happens to Your Data After Deletion
Google says deleted activity won't be stored in your account or used to train AI models. However, there's one exception: flagged content may be kept for up to 3 years for safety reviews.
Important: Google Assistant is Separate
Disabling Gemini does not affect Google Assistant. Voice activity for Assistant is stored separately. If you want to manage Assistant data too, you'll need to do that in a different settings area.
Quick Summary
Here's the bottom line:
- You cannot delete a Gemini account because it's part of Google
- You CAN delete all your Gemini data and chat history
- You CAN stop Gemini from tracking your activity
- You CAN remove the Gemini app from your devices
- Cancel subscriptions separately through Google One
Follow these three steps and Gemini will be effectively removed from your digital life, even if the account technically still exists within Google.
