Android has, or is soon to get, an incognito mode for the YouTube app, which will stop watched videos from showing up in your YouTube history. Google will still know exactly what you watch, of course.

I often come across a quick search or video that I’d rather watch in incognito on YouTube. It’s usually related to a temporary interest or research — planning for a trip, comparing products before a ...

Incognito mode is seen as a privacy layer that conceals your online activity—but that’s only partially true. It comes with some limitations you should understand if you want to browse more securely.