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How to clear browsing history on Safari on iPhone or Mac

You can clear your Safari browsing history on both iOS and Mac

As tracking goes, Safari keeping your browsing history is less about privacy-busting security and more about just being useful. It's your history that means Safari remembers where to go to when you choose forward and back within a site, for instance.

It's also how Safari is able to offer you a list of sites that you regularly go to, on account of how handy it is to be able to back to them with a click. History also does keep things you may not expect, though, such as a list of items you've downloaded.

If you don't want that, though, or you're just fed up of Safari going to site addresses you haven't looked at in years, you can wipe the whole browsing history.

On a Mac, you can also wipe, for instance, just the last hour's browsing history. So if you share Safari and it's someone's special birthday coming up, you can avoid them inadvertently finding out you plan to surprise them with dance lessons.

How to clear search history on Safari on Mac

• In Safari, choose the History menu
• Select Clear History from the very bottom of the menu
• In the dialog box that appears, choose from clearing the last hour , today , today and yesterday , or all history
• Click on Clear History

Alternatively, within Safari you can press Command-Y and the current page will be replaced by a history list. There's a Clear History... button toward the top right.

Clicking on that gives you exactly the same dialog about choosing how far back you want to clear your browsing history. But this page does also give you one extra option — the ability to delete one specific item.

How to clear one item from Safari search history on Mac

• In Safari, press Command-Y
• From the long list, click once on a history item to select it
• Right-click to bring up a menu, then choose Delete

Alternatively, if you select one, two, or more items in the history list, you can then press the Delete key to remove them all.

That kind of precision removal is only possible on your Mac, not on iOS . However, whether it's precision or wholesale clearing of your history, though, there is a way to replicate it on iOS.

If you have set iCloud to share your Safari history, then just doing this on your Mac also removes the history from your iPhone, and iPad.

Otherwise, you're stuck with going to your iOS device. And then with clearing the entire history.

How to clear search history on iPhone

• Go to Settings on your iOS device
• Tap on Safari
• Scroll down to Clear History and Website Data
• Tap that, then tap Clear History and Data to confirm

One important thing to note is that you can't selectively remove, say, today's browsing history on the iPhone or iPad . It's all or nothing, with iOS.

What you leave behind

Clearing your history like this does remove the list of sites and pages you've visited. It does mean you can't go back to that site you read last Tuesday, not without remembering what it was and going there yourself.

What it doesn't remove, though, is the information that gets used by something like AutoFill. If you have your address, for instance, and you're used to online forms being filled out with it, you've still got that feature.

You've also still got anything you downloaded. It's purely that Safari won't keep the list of downloads.

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Search your web browsing history in Safari on Mac

You can search your browsing history to quickly find web pages you visited.

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Type in the Search field at the top-right corner of the window.

Safari uses iCloud to keep your browsing history the same on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac computers that have Safari turned on in iCloud preferences . On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, go to Settings > [ your name ] > iCloud, then make sure Safari is turned on. Your Mac can keep your browsing history for as long as a year, while some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models keep browsing history for a month. To change how often your Mac removes history items, see Change General preferences in Safari .

How to view and clear your web browsing history in Safari on iPhone or iPad

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How to find your web-browsing history

How to clear your web browsing history.

Clearing your browsing history on iPhone and iPad in Safari has been a straightforward affair for years now.

Sometimes, you may want a fresh start with your web browsing — perhaps to get rid of some history that may bring up a memory you'd rather forget as you type in a website URL in the address bar.

Apple makes this feature very easy to access on both the iPhone and iPad by offering two ways to clear your history. So with this in mind, here's how you can do just that and make a fresh start in Safari .

Viewing your web history in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 is very easy to do — and it's all done from Safari.

• In Safari, tap the Bookmarks button in the toolbar that's below the address bar.
• Tap the History icon in the upper right corner. Here, you can view your entire web history.
• Use the History search bar to find previously viewed pages.

If the time calls to wipe most or all of your web browsing history in Safari, here's how to do it on both iPhone and iPad.

To note, the below steps will be the same if you attempt to wipe your web browsing history on an iPhone 15 Pro Max , and an iPad Mini 6 for example.

• In Safari, tap the Bookmarks button.
• Select the History icon in the upper right corner.
• Tap Clear and select how much history you'd like to clear: the last hour, the last day, 48 hours' worth, or all recorded history.

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Privacy on the web matters more than ever in these modern times. Websites store the pages you click on, especially when you sign into a page that can contain personal information about you.

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It's great to have a feature like this in Safari — but it would be good to have this automated. To tell Apple's web browser to automatically clear history after 24 hours would be very useful, as you wouldn't leave a trail behind.

Regardless, it's still a good feature, and one you should use every week.

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How to Manage Your Browsing History in Safari

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The Apple Safari web browser keeps a log of your search history and the websites that you visit. Learn how to manage your browsing history in Safari and how to browse privately.

Instructions in this article apply to Safari for Mac computers with OS X Yosemite (10.10) through macOS Catalina (10.15) and Apple mobile devices with iOS 8 through iOS 14.

How to Manage Safari History on macOS

Safari has long been the standard web browser for macOS . Here's how to manage Safari's history on a Mac:

Open the Safari browser and select  History  in the menu bar located at the top of the screen.

You'll see a drop-down menu with the titles of the web pages you visited recently. Select a website to load the respective page or select one of the previous days at the bottom of the menu to see more options.

To clear your Safari browsing history and other site-specific data that's stored locally, choose  Clear History  at the bottom of the History  drop-down menu.

If you want to keep website data (like saved passwords and other autofill information), go to  History  >  Show All History . Press Cmd + A  to select everything, then press  Delete to remove your browser history while retaining website data.

Select the period you want to clear from the drop-down menu. Options include the last hour , today , today and yesterday , and all history .

Select Clear History to delete the list of sites.

If you sync your Safari data with any Apple mobile devices using iCloud , the history on those devices is cleared as well.

How to Use Private Browsing in Safari

To prevent websites from appearing in the browser history, use Private Browsing. To open a private window in Safari, go to File > New Private Window , or use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Command + N .

When you close the private window, Safari doesn't remember your search history, the web pages you visited, or any autofill information. The only distinguishing feature of the new window is that the address bar is tinted dark gray. The browsing history for all tabs in this window remains private.

In Safari for Windows , select the settings gear and choose Private Browsing from the drop-down menu.

How to Manage History in Safari on iOS Devices

The Safari app is part of the iOS operating system used in the Apple iPhone , iPad, and iPod touch . To manage the Safari browsing history on an iOS device:

Tap the  Safari app to open it.

Tap the Bookmarks  icon at the bottom of the screen. It resembles an open book.

Tap the History icon at the top of the screen that opens. It resembles a clock face.

Scroll through the screen for a website to open. Tap an entry to open the page in Safari.

To clear the browsing history, tap  Clear  at the bottom of the History screen.

Choose one of the four options:  The last hour , Today , Today and yesterday , and  All time .

Clearing your Safari history also removes cookies and other browsing data. If your iOS device is signed into your iCloud account, the browsing history is removed from other devices that are signed in.

Tap  Done  to exit the screen and return to the browser page.

If you only want to remove individual sites from your Safari history, swipe left on the entry, then tap Delete .

How to Use Private Browsing in Safari on iOS Devices

You can also use Private Browsing in iOS to prevent your Safari search history and web data from being saved:

Open the Safari app and then press and hold the tabs icon (the two overlapping boxes) at the bottom of the screen.

Tap Private .

Tap the plus sign to open a private browsing window.

When you are in private browsing, the background of the URL address bar is black instead of light gray. Enter a URL or search term as usual.

When you are ready to go back to regular browsing, tap the tabs icon and then tap Private to turn off private browsing.

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• How to browse privately 

How to clear the search history on your iPhone

• To clear the browsing history on your iPhone, delete it directly from the browser you use. 
• You can also delete your Siri search history and data. 
• Browsing the web in private mode can eliminate the need for clearing your iPhone's history.

The reason for wanting to clear the search history on your iPhone is your business. 

But the fact is, browsers keep a running log of all the sites you visit. And if you're curious about how to delete your browsing history, know that browsers aren't the only thing on your phone being tracked. If you normally use Siri to search for things on the web, it might be worth deleting your Siri data, too.

Here's how to clear the history on your iPhone, whether you use Safari, Siri, Chrome, or Firefox.

You can clear your search history in Safari in several ways, removing individual pages, deleting by batches, or clearing all search history at once.

Clearing all history on Safari

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings and select Safari .

2. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data .

3. Confirm by clicking Clear History and Data .

Clearing Safari history based on time periods

1. Open Safari and tap the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of your screen. The icon looks like an open book.

2. Tap on the History icon on the upper-right hand corner of your screen. The icon looks like a clock. 

3. Tap Clear at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. 

4. Select the time range you want to clear, from The last hour to Today to Today and yesterday to All time .

Deleting individual sites from Safari history

1. Open Safari and tap the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of your screen. 

2. Tap on the History icon on the upper-right hand corner of your screen. 

3. Swipe left on the website, then tap Delete . You can also swipe all the way left.

Like Safari, you can clear your search history in Chrome in several ways. Note that deleting your entire history in Chrome will clear synced data from your other Google accounts.

Clearing all history on Chrome

1. On your iPhone, open Chrome and tap the Menu icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The icon looks like three dots.

2. Tap History .

3. At the bottom of your screen, tap Clear Browsing Data.

4. Select a time range and the information you want to delete. In this instance, check Browsing History and uncheck items you do not want to delete. 

5. At the bottom of your screen, tap Clear Browsing Data . Confirm the action in the pop-up box that appears. 

Deleting individual sites from Chrome history

1. On your iPhone, open Chrome and tap the Menu icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. 

3. At the bottom of your screen, tap Edit.

4. Select the sites you want to delete, and then tap Delete .

The searches you perform on Firefox are logged. And like Safari and Chrome, you can choose different ways to clear your browsing history. 

Clearing all history on Firefox

1. On your iPhone, open Firefox and tap the Menu icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The icon looks like three horizontal lines.

2. Tap History . 

3. Select Clear Recent History, and then tap Everything.

Deleting individual sites from Firefox history

1. On your iPhone, open Firefox and tap the Menu icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

4. In History, you will see a list of recently visited sites. Swipe left on the website, then tap Delete . You can also swipe all the way left.

If you normally use Siri, it's worth noting that Apple saves the history of your Siri interactions. If you're concerned about privacy, you can delete your Siri search history . 

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings and select Siri & Search.

2. Select Siri & Dictionary History .

3.  Tap Delete Siri & Dictation History .

How to browse privately 

If you want to browse freely without needing to delete your history later, you should use private browsing mode. To learn how to do that, check out our guide on how to turn on private browsing mode for Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more.

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If you want to request removal of search results from Google, go to Remove web results from Google Search .

Manage & delete your Search history

When you search on Google with Web & App Activity turned on, Google saves activity like your Search history to your Google Account. Web & App Activity saves data about the things you do across Google services, including associated info like locations, in your account to make your experience more personalized. We use your saved activity to give you more personalized experiences, like app and content recommendations.

In My Activity , you can:

• Delete Search history saved to your Google Account.
• Manage Search settings like what activity Google saves and when Google auto-deletes your history.

Your Search history can also be saved to your device, like when you use the Google app while signed out of your Google Account. Learn how to manage your on-device Search history .

Manage & delete Search history

Manage Search history saved to your Google Account

Delete search history.

Important: If you delete Search history that’s saved to your Google Account, you can’t get it back.

You can delete a specific activity, or delete your Search history from a specific day, a custom date range, or all time.

• On your computer, go to your Search history in My Activity .

Control your Search history

• On the left or at the top, click Controls .
• If you find “Auto-delete (On), ” Google automatically deletes your Web & App Activity, which includes your Search history, after a specific time period. To change the time period or turn it off, click Auto-delete (On) .
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

To pause saving your history:

• Under "Web & App Activity," click Turn off .
• Click Turn off or Turn off and delete activity .
• If you choose “Turn off and delete activity,” to select and confirm what activity you want to delete, follow the additional steps.

Manage Search history saved on your device

Even if your Search history isn’t saved to your Google Account, or you delete it from My Activity, your browser might still store it.

You can delete your browser history:

• In Chrome: Learn how to delete browsing history and other browsing data .
• In other browsers: Check your browser’s instructions.

If you’re signed out from your Google Account when you search on Google, you may find recommendations related to your recent search. If you don’t want to get these, turn off Search customization.

• On your computer, go to google.com .
• Turn off Search customization .

How Google deletes your history in your Google Account

When you choose to delete activity manually or activity is deleted automatically based on your auto-delete setting, we immediately start the process of removing it from the product and our systems.

First, we aim to immediately remove it from view and the data may no longer be used to personalize your Google experience.

We then begin a process designed to safely and completely delete the data from our storage systems. 

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How To Delete Google Search History On Safari

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Introduction

Deleting your Google search history on Safari can be a crucial step in safeguarding your privacy and maintaining a clutter-free browsing experience. As we navigate the vast digital landscape, our search history accumulates over time, reflecting our queries, interests, and online activities. While this data can enhance our browsing convenience, it also raises concerns about privacy and security. Fortunately, Safari provides a straightforward method to manage and delete your Google search history, empowering you to take control of your online footprint.

In this guide, we will walk through the step-by-step process of deleting your Google search history on Safari. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your browsing habits remain private and secure, free from the accumulation of past searches. Whether you're seeking to protect your privacy, declutter your browsing experience, or simply maintain a clean digital slate, understanding how to delete your Google search history on Safari is an essential skill for modern internet users.

Let's embark on this journey to reclaim control over your digital footprint and explore the simple yet impactful steps to delete your Google search history on Safari.

Step 1: Open Safari and go to Google

To begin the process of deleting your Google search history on Safari, the first step is to launch the Safari web browser on your device. Once Safari is open, navigate to the Google website by entering " www.google.com " in the address bar and pressing Enter. This action will direct you to the Google search engine, where you can access your search history and manage your account settings.

Upon reaching the Google homepage, you will encounter the familiar search bar, inviting you to explore the vast realm of online information. This is where your search history is stored, reflecting your past queries and interactions with the search engine. By accessing Google through Safari, you gain the ability to review and delete your search history, thereby maintaining a level of privacy and control over your online activities.

As you arrive at the Google homepage, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the interface, which may feature elements such as the search bar, navigation links, and personalized content based on your previous interactions. This serves as the gateway to your search history, allowing you to delve into the next steps of managing and deleting the data associated with your Google account.

By opening Safari and navigating to Google, you set the stage for the subsequent actions that will enable you to take charge of your search history and ensure that your browsing activities align with your privacy preferences. This initial step lays the foundation for a seamless and effective process of managing your Google search history, empowering you to maintain a secure and personalized browsing experience tailored to your preferences and privacy concerns.

Step 2: Access your Google account

After arriving at the Google homepage on Safari, the next pivotal step in the process of deleting your Google search history involves accessing your Google account. By signing in to your Google account, you gain access to a plethora of personalized settings and features, including the ability to manage your search history and maintain control over your online activities.

To access your Google account, look for the "Sign In" button or link prominently displayed on the Google homepage. Clicking on this option will prompt you to enter your Google account credentials, typically comprising your email address and password. If you have previously signed in to your Google account on Safari, you may find your account details pre-populated, streamlining the sign-in process for added convenience.

Upon entering your credentials and signing in, you will be granted access to your Google account dashboard, which serves as the central hub for managing various aspects of your online presence. Here, you can explore a range of settings, preferences, and security features tailored to your individual needs and privacy concerns.

Once inside your Google account, take a moment to navigate to the "My Account" or "Account Settings" section, where you will find a comprehensive array of options for customizing and managing your account. This is where the power to control your search history resides, allowing you to review, edit, and delete the data associated with your past searches.

By accessing your Google account on Safari, you unlock the gateway to a wealth of personalized features and controls, empowering you to tailor your browsing experience to align with your privacy preferences. This pivotal step sets the stage for the subsequent actions that will enable you to delve into the intricacies of managing your search history, ultimately ensuring that your online activities remain private, secure, and reflective of your individual preferences.

As you access your Google account on Safari, you embark on a journey of empowerment and control, leveraging the platform's robust features to curate a browsing experience that aligns with your privacy and security priorities. With your Google account at your fingertips, you are poised to navigate the next steps of managing your search history with confidence and ease, setting the stage for a streamlined and personalized online experience.

Step 3: Go to your Google Account settings

Upon successfully accessing your Google account on Safari, the next crucial step in the process of deleting your Google search history involves navigating to your Google Account settings. These settings serve as the control center for managing various aspects of your account, including privacy, security, and personalized preferences.

To proceed, locate and click on your profile picture or initial, typically displayed in the upper-right corner of the Google homepage. This action will reveal a dropdown menu containing a range of options related to your Google account. Look for and select the "Google Account" or "Manage your Google Account" option from the menu, which will direct you to the dedicated settings interface designed to empower you with control over your account's features and data.

Upon entering your Google Account settings, you will be greeted by a comprehensive dashboard that encapsulates the various facets of your account, ranging from security and privacy to personalization and data management. Here, you can explore a multitude of options tailored to your individual needs, providing you with the tools to customize your browsing experience and safeguard your privacy.

Within the Google Account settings, navigate to the "Data & personalization" section, which houses a wealth of controls related to your data, including your search history. This section serves as the focal point for managing and deleting your search history, offering a range of options to review, edit, and remove the data associated with your past searches.

As you delve into the "Data & personalization" section, take a moment to explore the subsections dedicated to managing your activity on Google, such as "Activity controls" and "My Activity." These areas provide granular control over the data generated through your interactions with Google services, allowing you to tailor your privacy settings and delete specific elements of your search history with precision.

By navigating to your Google Account settings on Safari , you gain access to a robust suite of tools and controls designed to empower you with the ability to manage your search history and personalize your browsing experience. This pivotal step sets the stage for the subsequent actions that will enable you to take charge of your digital footprint, ensuring that your online activities align with your privacy preferences and security priorities.

In summary, accessing your Google Account settings on Safari unlocks a world of customization and control, allowing you to navigate the intricacies of managing your search history with confidence and ease. With the power of your account settings at your disposal, you are poised to embark on the next steps of deleting your Google search history, ultimately shaping a browsing experience that reflects your individual preferences and privacy concerns.

Step 4: Access your data and personalization settings

Upon successfully navigating to your Google Account settings on Safari, the pivotal next step in the process of deleting your Google search history involves accessing the "Data & personalization" settings. This section serves as the central hub for managing a wide array of data-related aspects, including search history, activity controls, and personalized preferences.

As you delve into the "Data & personalization" settings, you are presented with a comprehensive array of options designed to empower you with control over your data and browsing experience. This section encapsulates the essence of personalization and privacy, offering a range of tools to tailor your interactions with Google services and ensure that your online activities align with your individual preferences.

Within the "Data & personalization" settings, you will encounter a series of subsections dedicated to different facets of your online presence. One of the key areas to explore is the "Activity controls," which allows you to fine-tune the data generated through your interactions with Google. Here, you can manage settings related to your web & app activity, location history, device information, and YouTube history, among others. By customizing these controls, you can curate a browsing experience that reflects your privacy and personalization preferences, ensuring that your data is managed in alignment with your individual needs.

In addition to the "Activity controls," the "My Activity" section within the "Data & personalization" settings provides a detailed overview of your interactions with Google services. This includes a chronological record of your past searches, website visits, and other activities performed while signed in to your Google account. By exploring the "My Activity" section, you gain insight into the data associated with your browsing habits, empowering you to review and delete specific entries from your search history with precision and ease.

Furthermore, the "Ad personalization" subsection within the "Data & personalization" settings offers the ability to manage your ad preferences based on your interactions with Google services. Here, you can review and adjust the information used to personalize ads, providing you with granular control over the advertisements you encounter during your online sessions.

By accessing the "Data & personalization" settings on Safari, you unlock a wealth of tools and controls tailored to your data management and personalization needs. This pivotal step sets the stage for the subsequent actions that will enable you to take charge of your search history, ensuring that your browsing experience remains private, secure, and reflective of your individual preferences.

Step 5: Delete your search history

After navigating to the "Data & personalization" settings and gaining insight into the intricacies of your online activities, the pivotal next step involves deleting your search history to ensure that your browsing experience aligns with your privacy preferences and security priorities.

Within the "Data & personalization" settings, specifically the "My Activity" section, you will encounter a comprehensive record of your past searches, website visits, and interactions with Google services. This chronological overview serves as a window into your digital footprint, providing valuable insights into the data associated with your browsing habits.

To delete specific entries from your search history, navigate to the "My Activity" section and review the list of recorded interactions. Here, you can browse through your past searches and identify individual entries that you wish to remove from your search history. By clicking on the three-dot menu icon next to each entry, you can access the option to delete the specific activity, thereby ensuring that it no longer contributes to your search history.

In addition to deleting individual entries, you also have the option to manage your search history through broader time-based controls. By accessing the "Delete activity by" feature within the "My Activity" section, you can specify a custom date range or choose from predefined time intervals to remove a batch of activities from your search history. This streamlined approach empowers you to maintain a clean and privacy-conscious browsing experience, free from the accumulation of outdated or irrelevant search data.

Furthermore, within the "Activity controls" subsection of the "Data & personalization" settings, you can fine-tune your web & app activity settings to exert greater control over the data generated through your interactions with Google services. By adjusting these controls, you can curate a browsing experience that aligns with your privacy preferences, ensuring that your search history reflects your individual needs and browsing habits.

By deleting your search history through the intuitive controls provided within the "Data & personalization" settings, you reclaim ownership of your digital footprint and maintain a secure and personalized browsing experience. This proactive approach empowers you to curate a clean and privacy-conscious online presence, ensuring that your interactions with Google services remain reflective of your individual preferences and privacy priorities.

In conclusion, the ability to delete your Google search history on Safari represents a pivotal step in taking control of your online privacy and maintaining a clutter-free browsing experience. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you have gained valuable insights into managing and curating your search history, empowering you to shape a browsing experience that aligns with your individual preferences and security priorities.

Through the seamless navigation of Safari to access Google, sign in to your Google account, and delve into the intricacies of the "Data & personalization" settings, you have embarked on a journey of empowerment and control. These actions have equipped you with the tools and knowledge to review, edit, and delete your search history with precision and ease, ensuring that your online activities remain private, secure, and reflective of your individual preferences.

As you explored the "My Activity" section within the "Data & personalization" settings, you gained valuable insights into the data associated with your browsing habits, enabling you to delete specific entries and manage your search history with granular control. This proactive approach empowers you to maintain a clean and privacy-conscious browsing experience, free from the accumulation of outdated or irrelevant search data.

By leveraging the intuitive controls provided within the "Data & personalization" settings, you have reclaimed ownership of your digital footprint, ensuring that your interactions with Google services remain reflective of your individual preferences and privacy priorities. This proactive approach empowers you to curate a clean and privacy-conscious online presence, aligning your search history with your individual needs and browsing habits.

In essence, the process of deleting your Google search history on Safari transcends mere data management; it embodies a proactive stance toward safeguarding your privacy and shaping a personalized browsing experience. By embracing these steps, you have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining control over your digital footprint, ensuring that your online activities align with your privacy preferences and security priorities.

As you navigate the digital landscape, armed with the knowledge and tools to manage your search history on Safari, you are poised to curate a browsing experience that reflects your individual preferences and privacy concerns. This proactive approach not only enhances your online privacy but also empowers you to navigate the digital realm with confidence and peace of mind, knowing that your browsing activities are aligned with your personal values and security standards.

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Safari for iOS provides a convenient way to keep track of your browsing history. You can use it to call up web pages quickly you’ve visited. You can easily go down the rabbit hole when performing searches online. This makes it difficult to remember exactly where you found a valuable piece of information. Reviewing your browsing history can retrace your steps, saving you the arduous task of finding the data from scratch. This article covers how to see your history in Safari. Check out how to do that below.

How to View History in Safari on an iPhone

Safari stores your browser activity, making it possible to revisit sites at a later date. You could either view your most recent history or check out the entire list of previously visited websites. This is how to do that.

You have now accessed your recent history on Safari.

If you would like to view your complete Safari browsing history, here’s how to do that.

You’ve now accessed your Safari browsing history.

How to View History in Safari on an iPad

Safari allows users to keep track of their browsing history. This feature can then be used to revisit sites that might be of interest. You could either view recent history or peruse all your browsing data. The steps listed here detail how to do that.

You have now viewed the recent history on your iPad.

To view your complete browsing data, follow the steps outlined here.

How to View History in Safari on a Mac

Your Safari browsing history allows you to revisit sites you viewed in the past. You can even use the search tool so that you don’t have to scroll through the entire list of results to find what you are looking for. Here’s how to view your browsing history on an iPhone.

• Click on it to open the page in your browser.

You can now see your history in Safari. If you signed in to your device using the same Apple ID that you use on your other Apple devices, that history would also be displayed on your Mac.

Can You View History From Private Browsing?

Private Browsing is a feature that prevents Safari from storing information on sites you have visited. It ensures there’s no record of your online activity, including passwords or autofill information. It also prevents iCloud from storing data on any tabs that you open. To provide an additional layer of privacy, Safari prevents sites and content providers from tracking you. Any cookies you might have picked up are deleted once you close the tab.

This means that Safari doesn’t store your browsing history when you activate Private Browsing. You will therefore be unable to view it in the future.

How to Clear History in Safari

If your Apple device is lagging or otherwise misbehaving, you might consider clearing your browsing data. This is how to do that.

Your browsing data will now be removed from your device.

Retracing Your Steps

Like many web browsers, Safari stores information on websites you’ve visited. This data can come in handy when you want to go back to a particular site. This guide shows you how to retrieve the browsing history stored on your Apple devices.

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It's not always convenient to delete your entire history, but you can instead choose to delete specific websites from your history (and the data they leave behind on your device). Here's how to do it in Safari for iPhone and iPad.

Safari will record any websites you visit unless you use Private Browsing . Once a website is in your history it will appear in the URL bar when you start typing a related term. There are all sorts of reasons you may want to prune specific websites, and it's easy to do so.

Open Safari and tap on the "Bookmarks" icon at the bottom of the screen (it looks like an open book).

A pop-up will appear with three tabs for your Bookmarks, Reading List , and History. Tap on the clock icon to see your history.

You can now swipe left on any entry in your history and tap "Delete" to remove it for good.

Rather than scrolling through your entire history of visited websites, you can also search for specific terms or URLs using the on-screen search box . But that's not the only evidence a website may have left behind on your device.

Related: How to Change the Default Search Engine in Safari on iPhone or iPad

Websites leave all sorts of data on your device including cached images and cookies . If you want to remove all signs of a website, it's important to remove website data as well.

Launch Settings and tap on Safari > Advanced > Website Data. This menu may take a little while to load as Safari fetches a full list of website data and estimates how much storage each entry takes up on your device.

You can now follow the same procedure as above by swiping left on any websites you would like to forget about and tapping the "Delete" button that appears.

You can also search for specific websites using the search bar at the top of the screen, or nuke everything using the "Remove All Website Data" button at the bottom of the list.

Note that if you do remove website data (or wipe everything) that there may be some drawbacks like having to log in again or having your shopping cart emptied.

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You can use Private Browsing mode in Safari at any point to visit a website without it being recorded to your device. To do this, tap on the tab icon in the lower right corner of the screen followed by the number of tabs you have open at the bottom of the screen. From here tap "Private" to switch to a private browsing session.

Note that all tabs in your private browsing session will remain open until you close them , so make sure you close anything that may compromise your privacy.

To get a better handle on your iPhone or iPad's privacy settings, we recommend a periodic iOS privacy check-up .

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Summary:  This post elaborates on how to clear browsing/search history on Mac. With the detailed steps, you can delete a specific page from history or all history pages in Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox on your Mac.

You visit webpages by using Safari, Google, or Firefox browser on your Mac, and you leave footprints of all your activities including the history of the search box, the history of every page you visit, etc. Besides, the browser also loads caches, cookies, images, and so forth. This way, it speeds up the loading time when you visit the same page the next time.

However, you may not want the browser to record the search and browsing history on the Mac to block others from knowing what websites you visited and accessing your sensitive data,  free up space on Mac , etc. Then, this post is right for you, it will guide you on how to clear browsing/search history on Mac .

Table of Contents:

• 1. How to clear search history on Safari Mac 
• 2. How to clear browsing history on Google Mac
• 3. How to delete search history on Firefox Mac 
• 4. Conclusion 

How to clear search history on Safari Mac 

Safari is Apple’s default browser, designed to seamlessly run on MacBook Air/Pro/iMac. Let’s see how to remove search history on Safari.

1. Launch Safari on your Mac. 

2. To delete certain search history on Safari: 

• On the Safari menu bar, choose History > Show All History . 
• Find the page you want to remove on the prompt windows, control-click it, and choose Delete in the drop-down menu. 

3. To remove all history from Safari: 

• On the top toolbar, click Safari next to the Apple logo, and choose Clear History... , or click History from the toolbar > Clear History...  
• Click in the time range and choose all history or other options. 

4. To set Safari automatically remove history items: 

• Click Safari in the menu bar and choose Preferences . 
• Choose the General tab and locate Remove history items . 
• Expand the drop-down menu to choose a time range.

How to clear browsing history on Google Mac

 As one of the most popular browsers, many Mac users prefer Google Chrome to the built-in Safari. If so, you can know how to clear browsing history on Google with the following info. 

1. Open Google Chrome on your MacBook Air/Pro/iMac. 

2. To remove certain browsing history on Google: 

• On the menu bar of Chrome, click on History > Show Full History . 
• Check the box next to the page you want to delete and click on the Delete button in the top-right corner. Then tap Remove to confirm. 

3. To delete all browsing history on Chrome: 

• On the menu bar of Chrome, click Chrome and choose Clear Browsing Data... Or, tap the three-dots button in the top-right corner of the Chrome interface, then choose Settings > Security & Privacy > Clear Browsing Data... 
• On the new window, click the Time Range label and choose All Time . 
• Tick Browsing history , you can also choose other two options to clear cache and cookies. 
• Click on the Clear data button to delete all browsing history.

In addition to the browsing history, Google chrome also records what you have searched for in the search box and it will automatically show up when you try to type something in the box. And such a situation may dissatisfy you.

“[Help] I really hate every search I've ever made on any website coming up whenever I type something in on a search box. Especially if I've searched for something embarrassing or personal and don't want to risk someone seeing it”

Therefore, it is also necessary to clear history of google chrome search box , here’s how: 

1. Go to Settings of Chrome and choose Security & Privacy > Clear Browsing Data... 

2. On the pop-up dialogue, click the Search history link. 

3. Find the page you want to delete, and click the x icon on the right side. 

4. Click Delete > Delete All Time to remove all history of the search box. You can also delete recently searched history right in the search box by clicking the x icon behind it.

How to delete search history on Firefox Mac 

If you are using the Firefox browser on your Mac, you can read this part to know how to delete browsing history on Firefox Mac. What’s more, Firefox allows you to set the browser not to remember history, a convenient feature. Stay tuned to know more. 

1. Launch the Firefox browser on your Mac computer. 

2. On the guide toolbar, click History . 

3. To delete specific page from history on Firefox: 

• On the drop-down menu, you can choose Show All History . 
• All history pages will be grouped by date, find the page you want to delete, control-click it, and choose Delete Page .  

4. To delete all search history on Firefox:  

• Click History > Clear Recent History...   
• Or, on the Firefox menu bar, click Firefox > Preferences /click the top-right three-line button on the webpage, and choose Settings , then tap Privacy & Security on the left sidebar. Find History and click on Clear History...  
• In the time range of the new window, choose Everything . 
• Uncheck everything except for B rowsing & download history . 

In the History label of Privacy & Security, you can click on the box next to Firefox will and choose Never Remember History > Restart Firefox now to make the browser not record the browsing history. Besides, uncheck the box of Browsing history under the Address bar to block it from showing the previously visited page when using the address bar.

Conclusion 

For the sake of personal privacy, more available disk space, etc., you may want to clear browsing history on Mac. Whether you want to delete specific pages from history or all history, you can make it with the tutorial in this post. Generally, you can clear search history from any browser by using the menu bar and Settings.

Amanda is one of the main columnists at iBoysoft. She loves exploring new technologies, focusing on macOS, Windows OS, data recovery, data security, disk management, and other tech-related issues. She takes delight in providing technical and informative articles to help people out of problems and get the utmost out of their devices.

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You can delete all of your web browsing history or specific entries on both the OS X and the iOS versions of Safari. This can come in handy if you're on a public computer, or need to remove a certain website from your browsing history. No matter what system you're using, it will only take a few moments.

OS X (All History)

• If you're using an older version of Safari, click the "History" menu instead and select "Clear History".

• Note that this will delete history across all devices connected to your iCloud account.

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• If you want to delete a single entry, click here .

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