To hide orders on Amazon, you must archive them using a web browser or a mobile browser set to desktop mode, as the Amazon app does not support this feature. Archiving removes an order from your default order history view, keeping gifts or private purchases hidden from others who use the same account.
How to hide orders on Amazon using a web browser
Archiving orders on the Amazon website is the only direct method available. Follow these steps on a desktop or laptop computer:
- Open your browser and go to the Amazon website. Log in to your account.
- Click "Returns & Orders" near the top of the page. You might be asked to sign in again after selecting 'Returns & Orders'.
- Find the order you want to hide. Use the drop-down menu to change the order period if needed. If you can't find the order, look for it via the search bar.
- Click the "Archive order" link, usually located near the order details or at the bottom of each order.
- In the confirmation prompt, click "Archive order" again to confirm.
Repeat for any other orders you wish to hide. You can archive up to 500 orders per account. NOTE: As of this writing, you can only hide up to 500 orders per account on Amazon.
Why you can't archive orders in the Amazon app
The Amazon mobile app for iOS, Android, and Fire OS does not include an archive order button. This feature is intentionally limited to the desktop website. The workaround is to use a mobile browser in desktop mode, which gives you access to the same archiving controls as a computer.
How to hide orders using a mobile browser
To archive orders from your phone or tablet without the app:
- Open Chrome, Safari, or another mobile browser.
- Go to the Amazon website and log in.
- Request the desktop version of the site.
- Tap "Returns & Orders" and follow the same archiving steps as on a computer.
What to do if the archive order button is missing
If you cannot see the "Archive order" option, your account type may be the cause. Business accounts often lack this feature. Additionally, direct deletion of orders is not supported. If the button is missing and you need an order hidden, contact Amazon Customer Service through the Help & Customer Service section of the website. They may be able to assist, though they cannot delete orders either.
How to access your hidden orders on Amazon
Archived orders remain in your account and can be viewed at any time. Use one of these methods:
On a web browser
- Hover over "Account & Lists" and click "Archived orders."
- Alternatively, go to "Returns & Orders," open the drop-down menu next to the order period, and select "Archived orders."
In the Amazon app
- Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines).
- Tap "Orders" or "Your Orders."
- Tap the filter option and choose "Archived orders."
How to clear your Amazon browsing history
Archiving orders does not remove items from your browsing history. To cover your tracks more completely, take these steps:
Remove individual items
- On the Amazon website, click "Browsing History" in the menu bar.
- Refresh the page to confirm the removal.
Wipe the entire history
- On the Browsing History page, click the downward arrow next to "Manage History."
Turn off browsing history tracking
- On the same "Manage History" menu, choose the option to turn off browsing history.
- This prevents future items from being saved to your history.
Create an Amazon Household for permanent privacy
For a more permanent solution, set up an Amazon Household account. This creates separate profiles under one Prime membership, keeping each adult's order history, recommendations, and lists private by default. An Amazon Household can include up to two adults and four children. To set it up:
- Open the Amazon Family webpage in a web browser.
- Sign in with your Amazon account.
- To add a spouse or partner, click "Add Adult" and enter their name and email address. To add an adult, teen, or child to your Amazon Household account, click on the corresponding button.
- Follow the steps to send an invite; the invited person must accept to gain private access. Teen members must accept the invite first before parents can set up their login info.
- Repeat the process for any children in your home.
On the Family Library page, review what content you'd like to share with other members of your Amazon Household account. If you don't want to share any content with them, you can untick all of the boxes. You can toggle these settings later if you change your mind.
After completing the process, adult orders will be automatically hidden from others in the Household. Purchases made by one adult are not visible to other adults by default. You can also share a Family Library and Prime benefits without exposing your order history.
How to stop Alexa from revealing your purchases
If you use Alexa for shopping, you may want to prevent voice-purchased items from appearing in your order history or being announced. To disable these notifications:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Tap "Settings."
- Tap "Notifications."
- Select "Amazon Shopping."
- Turn off notifications for order updates and delivery announcements.
This stops Alexa from announcing your purchases aloud or showing them in the app's shopping feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete orders from my Amazon account permanently?
No. Amazon does not allow customers to delete orders. Archiving is the only way to hide them from the default view, and archived orders can always be retrieved.
Will archiving an order affect my returns or refunds?
No. Archiving an order only hides it from your main order list. You can still return items, request refunds, and access order details from the "Archived orders" section.
What is Amazon Kindle Unlimited?
Amazon Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service that lets you borrow up to ten ebooks at a time from a library of over one million titles. It is separate from your order history and does not affect how you hide purchases.
If I use an Amazon Household, can I still see my child's purchases?
As the parent, you can manage your child's profile and see their order history. However, the other adult in the Household cannot see your orders, and you cannot see theirs, by default.
Does archiving orders hide them from Amazon's recommendations?
Archiving an order removes it from your default history but may not immediately stop related recommendations. Clearing your browsing history and turning off browsing history tracking can further reduce unwanted suggestions.
