If you want to hide Amazon orders on mobile, the direct answer is that the old "Archive Order" button has been removed from the app and website. To keep specific purchases private from your main order history, you now need to use Amazon Household (also called Amazon Family) to create a separate adult profile that hides those orders from your primary account.
Can you still hide Amazon orders on mobile?
No, you cannot use the "Archive Order" feature anymore. Amazon removed this option from both the mobile app and desktop site. Many users looking to hide Amazon orders on mobile have been confused when the button disappeared, but the company now offers a different solution: creating a separate profile within your account using Amazon Household. This workaround effectively hides purchases made on one profile from the order history of the other profile.
The new way to hide orders: Amazon Household
Amazon Household (previously called Amazon Family) lets you link two adult accounts together under one payment method. When you create a second adult profile, orders placed on that profile do not appear in the main account's order history. This is the only current method to keep certain purchases private without deleting your order history entirely. Each adult profile has its own order list, recommendations, and settings, so the person using the primary account cannot see what the secondary profile has bought. The old 'Archive Order' button was typically represented by an 'Archive Order' button or similar intuitive command within the order details.
How to set up Amazon Household on your phone
Follow these steps:
- Find the option for "Amazon Household" or "Amazon Family" (the name may vary depending on your region).
- You will need their email address or phone number associated with their Amazon account.
- The second person must accept the invitation through their own Amazon account. Once accepted, both profiles are linked under the same payment method but keep separate order histories.
You can also add teen and child profiles, but only adult profiles provide the privacy separation needed to hide orders. Both adults must have their own Amazon login credentials.
Switching between profiles to manage orders
Once your Amazon Household is set up, switching profiles is simple. Select the other adult profile to view only the orders placed on that account. To return to your main profile, repeat the process and select your original account. This switching process lets you manage orders placed on each profile separately, keeping your main order history clean of purchases you want to keep private. If you ever need to access a past order from the secondary profile, just switch to that profile and view its order history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still see archived orders I hid before Amazon removed the feature?
Yes, any orders you archived before the feature was removed are still saved. You can find them by going to "Your Orders" and selecting "Archived Orders" from the dropdown menu on the Amazon website, though this option may not appear in the mobile app. You can unarchive an order, effectively moving it back to your active order history. You can initiate a reorder of an archived item.
Will my spouse see my orders if we share an Amazon Household?
No, each adult profile in an Amazon Household has its own private order history. The other adult cannot see your orders unless you manually switch to their profile or share your login credentials.
Does Amazon Household affect my Prime benefits or shipping?
No, both adult profiles in an Amazon Household share the same Prime benefits, including free shipping and Prime Video. Your separate order history does not change what shipping options or discounts you receive.
Can I remove someone from my Amazon Household later?
Yes, you can remove an adult profile from your Amazon Household at any time. Go to your Amazon Household settings and select the option to remove the adult. Their order history stays with their own account after removal. Archiving orders can contribute to a more streamlined approach to budgeting and expense tracking by focusing on current and relevant orders.
For the wider topic, see phone data and storage management.
