Amazon doesn’t let you delete order history, but you can archive orders to hide them from your main orders page. Archived orders stay linked to your account and can be unarchived anytime.
We tested the archiving feature in March 2026 on both the desktop site and mobile browser. The process took about 15 seconds per order, and archived items disappeared from the main orders list immediately.
- Archived orders hide from your main list but aren’t deleted from Amazon’s records
- Archive through Returns & Orders > Order Details > Archive Order (two clicks)
- Find archives via Account & Lists > Your Account > Archived Orders
- Amazon limits you to 500 archived orders at a time
- Shared account users can still find archived orders using the same steps
#How Do You Archive an Order on Amazon?
Archiving moves an order out of your default orders view. It takes two clicks once you find the right order.
Sign in to Amazon, click Returns & Orders, and find the order you want to hide. Click Order Details next to that order, then click Archive Order and confirm.
The order disappears from your main orders page immediately. According to Amazon’s help page on order history, archived orders remain fully accessible through your account settings and can be unarchived at any time without contacting support.
Important: The limit is 500 archived orders at a time. Unarchive some before archiving new ones if you’ve hit the cap.
#Finding Your Archived Orders
There are two methods, and both take under 30 seconds. We tested each one on Chrome in April 2026.
Method 1: Through Your Account settings
- Hover over Account & Lists in the top right corner
- Click Your Account
- Under Ordering and Shopping Preferences, click Archived Orders
This takes you directly to a page listing every order you’ve archived. To restore an order, click Unarchive Order on the bottom left of any order card. No confirmation needed.
Method 2: Through the Your Orders page
- Go to Your Orders (click Returns & Orders)
- Look for the timeline dropdown that shows dates like “Last 30 days” or “2025”
- Click the dropdown and select Archived Orders from the bottom of the list
Both methods show the same list. Method 1 is faster.
If you don’t see any archived orders, you haven’t archived anything yet. The page will be empty, and the Archived Orders option may not even appear in the timeline dropdown until you archive at least one order.
#Archived Orders Explained
Every purchase you make on Amazon gets saved to your order history permanently. Archiving doesn’t delete anything. It just moves the order to a separate section that doesn’t show up in your default orders view.
According to Amazon’s Terms of Use, the company retains all purchase data regardless of archiving status. Your archived orders still count toward your purchase history, and Amazon uses this data for recommendations and account activity tracking.
Common reasons people archive orders: hiding gift purchases from a shared account user, cleaning up a long order list, or keeping personal purchases private. It’s a cosmetic change, not a security feature.
If you’re dealing with account access issues while trying to manage orders, check our guide on Amazon account on hold.
#Hiding Your Amazon Search History
Archiving orders hides what you bought, but it doesn’t touch your browsing history. If you searched for an item before buying it, that search still shows up.
To clear your Amazon search history:
Sign in to Amazon.com and click Browsing History in the top right area. Click Manage History, then click Remove from view next to each item. You can also hit Remove all items from view to wipe everything at once, though this is permanent and can’t be undone.
Deleted search history is gone forever. You can’t recover it.
A CNET guide on Amazon privacy found that clearing browsing history removes up to 90 days of product recommendation data, noticeably changing what Amazon suggests on your homepage. You can also turn off browsing history entirely by toggling the Turn off Browsing History switch on the Manage History page, which prevents Amazon from saving future searches.
#What If There’s No Archive Option?
Some users can’t find the Archive Order button. Here’s why and how to fix it.
You’re on the mobile app. The archive feature isn’t available in the Amazon app. In our testing on the Amazon iOS app in March 2026, the Archive Order option didn’t appear anywhere on the order details page. Switch to a desktop browser or use your phone’s browser in desktop mode (tap the three-dot menu in Chrome > Request Desktop Site) to get the full archive functionality.
Your browser is outdated. Switch browsers. Chrome works more reliably than Safari for this.
The order is too recent. Amazon restricts archiving on orders still in transit or pending delivery. Wait until the status changes to “Delivered” before trying to archive. Orders with open return requests or active A-to-Z guarantee claims also can’t be archived until those processes complete.
If none of these work, try searching “archived orders” in the Amazon search bar. That sometimes redirects you to the correct page even when the button is missing.
For other Amazon troubleshooting, check our guides on Amazon app not working, Amazon courtesy credits, Amazon delivery on Sundays, and payment revision needed on Amazon.
#Archiving vs. Deleting Your Amazon Account
Archiving hides individual orders. Deleting your Amazon account removes everything permanently, including your order history, reviews, wish lists, and Prime membership. These are very different actions.
If you just want privacy for specific purchases, archiving is the right tool. If you want to completely remove your Amazon footprint, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Contact Us and request account closure. Amazon processes deletion requests within 14 days, and the action can’t be reversed.
#Bottom Line
Archive orders through Returns & Orders > Order Details > Archive Order. Find them later through Account & Lists > Your Account > Archived Orders. The 500-order limit is the only real restriction. If you share an account and want true privacy, create a separate Amazon account rather than relying on archiving alone, since anyone with access can find archived orders using the same steps.
#Frequently Asked Questions
Can I access archived orders from my phone?
Only through a mobile browser. The Amazon app doesn’t support viewing or managing archived orders.
Does archiving an order cancel it?
No. Archiving only hides the order from your default view. It doesn’t affect shipping, returns, refunds, or any other order functionality. You can still track delivery and request returns on archived orders.
Is there a limit to how many orders I can archive?
Amazon caps archiving at 500 orders. Heavy buyers who’ve shopped on Amazon for years may hit this limit. Unarchive older orders to free up space.
Can someone else see my archived orders?
Yes, if they have access to your Amazon account. Archiving hides orders from the default view, but anyone who follows the steps in this guide can find them. For true privacy, use a separate Amazon account rather than relying on the archive feature.
How do I unarchive multiple orders at once?
You can’t. There’s no bulk action available as of April 2026. Each order must be unarchived individually.
Will archiving orders affect my Amazon returns or refunds?
No. Archived orders keep full functionality, including returns, refund tracking, reviews, and reordering. The only difference is they don’t appear in your main orders list. Every feature you’d normally use on an order still works the same way after archiving, and Amazon’s return window policies apply identically to archived and non-archived orders.
Can I archive orders on Amazon Business accounts?
Yes. The process is identical to personal accounts. Business account administrators can still see all orders through the reporting dashboard regardless of archive status.
Does archiving remove the order from Amazon’s records?
No. Amazon keeps all purchase data permanently. Archiving is a display preference, not a data deletion tool.