Use a Browser Security Tool If the browser stores ads or popups in the search history, you may say: Google history showing searches I didn't do. Besides, it may appear due to more serious issues like a data breach that damaged the account. In general, it is caused by malware.

Did someone access my Gmail account? In a desktop web browser, Gmail allows you to review recent email access activity. Select Details in the lower-right area below displayed emails, below Last Account Activity (Figure A). Select Details in the lower-right area below displayed emails, below Last Account Activity.

If you would like to see a history of the pages you've visited, choose "Your data in Search" in the Settings Menu. This will bring you to your "Search History" Page in Google. You (and Google) are the only ones who can view this page. It's useful for finding sites you've visited but can't remember.