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

Easily wipe your browsing history in Apple's Safari web browser in seconds.

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.

To search for bookmarks, tap the Bookmarks button in the toolbar at the bottom of the app, then select the Bookmark icon.

Use the History search bar to find previously viewed pages.

To find History, tap the History menu. Then use the search to find previously viewed information.

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 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.

Go to History, Clear History, and then choose how far back you want your browsing cleared

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.

You can remove your takeaway habits from Safari, we're not judging you.

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.

Clearing your Safari history is all or nothing on 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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How to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad

Clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad in a few simple steps

iPhone screen showing the Safari app icon in the center

You'll definitely want to know how to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad . Know how to delete browsing history is part of basic user operation on all your devices, and is especially if you share devices with others.

Luckily, deleting browsing history on Safari is easy and can be done in just a few taps, and is the same on iOS and iPadOS, so whether you're using an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPad Air , these steps will apply.

Remember, though, that deleting your browsing history only stops your activity being visible on that device. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will still be able to see the webpages you have visited. If you want to stop that, for ultimate privacy, you'll need to use one of the best VPN services .

The following screenshots were taken on an iPhone running iOS 17 . If you aren't running the latest version of your device's OS, we can show you how to update an iPhone or how to update an iPad .

In Safari, tap the book icon
Go to the history tab (clock)
Select how far back to clear

Read on to see full illustrated instructions.

1. In Safari, tap the book icon

A screenshot showing how to delete browsing history on Safari for iPhone and iPad.

Firstly, open Safari and tap the book icon in the bottom bar.

2. Select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear

Now select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear at the bottom.

3. Select how far back to clear and tap Delete

Now choose how far back you'd like to delete : last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all time.

If you like, you can toggle on Close All Tabs , which will close every open tab that isn't in a tab group (we can show you how to use tab groups if you aren't sure).

Finally, when you're happy, hit Delete .

A screenshot showing empty browsing history on Safari for iPhone

As you can see in the screenshot above, if you now go back to the history tab, your history will have been deleted.

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How to Clear Safari Profile Web History on iPhone

In iOS 17 , Apple has increased the options available for clearing Safari's web history and website data. You can even clear Safari's cache for a specific Safari profile. Keep reading to learn how it works.

If a site you regularly frequent has elements that have stopped working, or if a site has stopped loading completely, there may be a conflict between an older version of it that Safari has cached and a newer one. Or perhaps you simply want to protect your privacy by wiping the slate clean and removing all the data associated with websites you've visited.

With ‌iOS 17‌, Apple doesn't just let you clear Safari's history and website data for a specific timeframe. You can also clear the cache for a specific Safari Profile. (Profiles are is designed to help separate your browsing sessions into things like Work, School, or Personal: For more on how to use Profiles, click this link .)

How to Clear Safari Cache

Here's how to clear Safari history and website data on iPhones running ‌iOS 17‌, and iPads running iPadOS 17 .

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Safari .
Tap Clear History and Website Data in blue.
Choose a timeframe in which to clear your history: Last hour , Today , Today and yesterday , or All history .
Choose a specific profile to clear from the list, or check All Profiles .
To close all open tabs within your timeframe and profile(s), toggle on the switch next to Close All Tabs .
Tap Clear History , then confirm when prompted.

That's all you need to do. The next time you open the associated profile(s), you should notice that all web history for the chosen timeframe will be gone.

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How to Manage Your Browsing History in Safari

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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 Clear Safari's Browsing History on an iPhone or Mac

Browsing data reveals your browsing habits, and can be accessed by sites you visit. If you're concerned about your privacy, you can manage and delete your browsing history.

Navigating the digital world creates a footprint similar to how our steps leave marks in real life. These digital traces, from sites visited to search queries, can pose privacy risks. So, it's essential to know how to clear your browsing history.

Whether you aim to clear search history on your iPhone or Mac, delete history from a specific timeframe in Safari, or fully clear your browsing history, Apple offers streamlined solutions. Let's take a look.

How to Delete Your Safari Browsing History on an iPhone or iPad

If you're looking to clear Safari's browsing history from within the Safari app on the iPhone or iPad, you're looking in the wrong place. Apple puts such options in the Settings app, and this is how to find them:

Open the Settings app. Then, scroll down and tap on Safari .
Scroll down to the Privacy & Security section and tap Clear History and Website Data .
When a sub-window pops up, choose a timeframe and tap Clear History .

If you find yourself needing to delete your history in short timeframes, consider using private browsing (or incognito mode) in Safari instead of heading to the Settings app to do this often.

How to Clear Your Browsing History in Safari on a Mac

Unlike on an iPhone or iPad, you'll find all you need to clear Safari's history within the app. There's no need to open System Settings. Here's how to do it:

Launch Safari using Spotlight search ( Command + Space ) or any other desired method.

There are still a few other things you would have to do if you want to reset Safari to default settings . But this method is all you need to delete your Safari browsing history on a Mac.

Safari Keeps Your History Private

Do not be worried if you suspect Apple is selling your browsing data; that is far from the truth. Apple has built a reputation for prioritizing privacy and security and even goes the extra mile to protect you from advertisers and third parties.

In fact, Safari might be safer to use than Google Chrome since Google doesn't offer the same commitment to privacy as Safari does. Use Private Browsing if necessary or delete your history if you still want to keep it from prying eyes.

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How to clear history in Safari (cookies, website data, etc.)?

How to clear history in Safari: visited sites, cookies, recent searches, website data, etc.?

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In Safari 16 'Clear History' menu item was moved to 'Safari' menu tab:

In Safari 15 and earlier 'Clear History' menu item was in 'History' menu tab:

To clear history and cookies, go to Settings > Safari and click Clear history and site data. Clearing Safari's history, cookies, and browsing data will not change AutoFill data.

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Clear the history, cache and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

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Go to Settings > Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data.

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Clearing your history, cookies and browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information.

When there’s no history or website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button may also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

To visit sites without leaving history, turn Private Browsing on .

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

Tap Remove All Website Data.

When there’s no website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button may also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

Open the Safari app.

Tap the Edit button, then select the website(s) that you want to delete from your history.

Tap the Delete button.

A cookie is a piece of data that a site puts on your device so that site can remember you when you visit again.

To block cookies:

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.

Turn on Block All Cookies.

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If you block cookies, some web pages may not work. Here are some examples:

You'll likely not be able to sign in to a site even when using your correct user name and password.

You may see a message that cookies are required or that your browser's cookies are turned off.

Some features on a site may not work.

Content blockers are third-party apps and extensions that let Safari block cookies, images, resources, pop-ups and other content.

To get a content blocker:

Download a content blocking app from the App Store.

Tap Settings > Safari > Extensions.

Tap to turn on a listed content blocker.

You can use more than one content blocker. If you need help, contact the app developer .

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Ultimate Guide to Clear Safari History on Mac/iPhone/iPad

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Part 1: The Difference Between Safari History and Safari Cookies
Part 2: How to Clean Up Browser Caches/Downloads/Junk Files on Mac Easily
Part 3: 2 Ways to Clear Safari History on iPhone and iPad
Part 4: Tips for Safari History

Are you looking to clean up your Safari browser privacy on Mac but don't know how to go about it? Look no further, this post is for you!

Clearing your Safari browser privacy is one of the many actions you need to take to safeguard your data and prevent intruders from tracking you. However, the approach required to perform this operation can be quite stressful if you don't have a guide at hand.

To help you, we decided to compile a guide that explains the best 5 techniques to clean your Safari browser privacy. All techniques cover how to clean up Safari's History, and cookies. So read on!

Part 1. The Difference Between Safari History and Safari Cookies

Before discussing the various ways to clean your Safari browser on Mac, let's discuss the difference between Safari History and Safari Cookies. Here's a chart to show the clear distinction between both:

Part 2. 5 Ways to Clear Safari History and Cookies on Mac

You can always clear your Safari History and Cookies on Mac with minimal hassles using any of the techniques given down here:

1. Smart and Easy Ways to Clear Safari History and Cookies on Mac

Macube Cleaner is a complete privacy protection tool that offers a simple yet efficient way to clear Safari browser history and cookies on any Mac computer. It’s a great tool loaded with excellent features suitable for cleaning your Safari browser (including history, caches, and cookies) without compromising the system.

This software powers a highly intelligent algorithm that scans, detects, and displays your Safari browser history plus cookies at a remarkably high speed. Macube Cleaner lets you preview Safari history and cookies, select which ones to clear from your system, and then proceed with the deletion.

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Macube Cleaner clears Safari history and cookies freely and quickly without interacting with other data on your Mac computer system. It's one of the smartest and easiest-to-use Mac system cleaners you will find on the internet.

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Stepwise Guide to Clear Safari History and Cookies with Macube Cleaner

Easily protect your browser privacy by clearing Safari history and cookies with Macube Cleaner by following these instructions:

Step 1: Ensure you download the most recent version of Macube Cleaner on your Mac, install it, and then launch it for operation. Select Privacy from the cleaning modes on the left sidebar.

macube cleaner 1 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Choose Scan when the screen shown above appears on your display screen.

Step 2: Macube Cleaner should quickly perform a deep scan on your Mac checking all the browsing history for the different browsers installed. Once the scanning is completed, the software will display the storage consumed by each browser on the left sidebar. Here’s a visual representation for this statement:

macube cleaner 2 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Tap on Safari , and a new window showing all content underneath the browser will come up. Mark the content you want to delete, and proceed to the next stage of this guide.

Step 3: Now, tap on the Clean button, and Macube Cleaner will automatically clear your Safari browser in no tme.

2. Clear Safari History on Mac Manually

Macube Cleaner is the ultimate solution to automatically clear Safari history and cookies on your Mac. However, if you need a manual technique, use any of the techniques down here:

a. How to clear all safari history on Mac

Clearing all your Safari browser history on Mac is pretty simple. All you have to do is select the date/time range, which could start from the last 1 hour upwards. Here’s a simple guide to follow if you want to use this approach:

Locate the Safari browser app at the bottom of your screen (also known as Dock ), and click on it. Alternatively, you can go to Launchpad to run the app from there.

clear all safari history on Mac | Clearing Safari history on Mac

At the top of the screen that comes up, select History , and a flyout menu will automatically appear.

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Scroll down to the bottom of the flyout menu, and select Clear History .

Scroll down to the bottom | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, another window will pop up for you to select the date/time range you want to clear your Safari history from.
Kindly enter the period, or better yet click all history , and hit Clear History to proceed.

Scroll down to the bottom 3 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

b. How to delete specific browsing history from Safari history

In the aforementioned procedure, we discussed how to successfully clear your entire Safari history with no URL link available to any website. Now, let's proceed with how to clear specific URL links on Safari browser history. Here's the instructional guide to follow:

Run the Safari browser on your Mac by clicking on the app icon in the Dock . Otherwise, you can use the Launchpad section to achieve a similar result.

delete specific browsing history | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Hit the History icon at the top menu toolbar, and select Show All History from the flyout menu that pops up.

the top menu toolbar | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, scroll through the displayed URL links to see which is worth deleting from your Mac computer.
Once found, right-click on it and a drop-down menu will automatically come up. Tap on the Delete button to complete this procedure.

Tips: How to set and clear Safari browsing history automatically

Tires of clearing Safari history manually? You can leverage the automatic approach by simply setting your device to automatically clear Safari browsing history after specific browsing times. Find below the quick guide to do this:

Open Safari browser and then navigate to where you have the Preference button and click on it. Alternatively, you can just hold the hotkeys; Command + , .
On the next page, tap on General at the top menu toolbar and the screen below will come up:
Now scroll to where you have Remove history items , and click on the drop-down menu button.
Select the time range for Safari to automatically delete your browsing history.

delete your browsing history | Clearing Safari history on Mac

c. Clear Cookies and Caches on Mac Manually

Cookies and caches also add up to your Safari browsing history, as they store vital information, such as username, password, mail address, and others, about you. You need to clear them from your system and to do that, use the stepwise guide down here:

Navigate to the Dock section on your Mac screen, and select the Safari browser icon to open the corresponding app.

section on your Mac screen | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, click on the Preferences button, and select Privacy on the interface that follows.

Preferences button | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Once the Privacy tab appears, tap on the Manage Website Data button, and Safari will direct you to a new screen showing all the websites Safari has been saving cookies and caches for.

the Privacy tab appears | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Now click on the Remove All button to delete the cookies and caches. However, if you don't want to clear everything, just select the websites to delete their cookies and caches, and hit the Remove icon to proceed.

Part 3. 2 Ways to Clear Safari History on iPhone and iPad

If you own an iPhone or iPad and need to clear your Safari browsing history, you can use any of the two procedures given down here:

1. Clean Up All Safari History on iPhone and iPad

Just as you did for Mac, you can also clear all your browsing history on your iPhone and iPad. To do this, check out the directions to follow below:

At the bottom of your iPhone or iPad screen, locate the Safari browser icon and click on it. To understand this step better, check the corresponding image below:

bottom of your iPhone | Clearing Safari history on Mac

When the Safari browser opens, click on the Bookmarks button at the bottom of the screen.

Safari browser opens2 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, click on the Timer button on the page that pops up to open History .

Safari browser opens3 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Now, your Safari browsing history will immediately load up. Tap on the blue Clear button to delete all your browsing history.

2. Clean Up Specific Pages from Safari History on iPhone and iPad

If you are looking to clear specific pages from your browsing history on the Safari app on your iPhone or iPad, use this stepwise guide instead:

Run the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad, and click on the Bookmarks button.

Run the Safari browser | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, tap on the Timer icon to access the History page.

Run the Safari browser2 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Now, hold down on each link on the history page, and select the red Delete button to remove that specific link from your browsing history.

Run the Safari browser3 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Part 4. Tips for Safari History

Here are some helpful tips you can try out and you need to interact with your Safari brower history:

1. Why can’t I clear my history on Safari on my Mac?

Clearing your Safar browsing history on Mac shouldn’t be a challenge with the instructional guide shared above. However, sometime, you may find the history section of your Safari browser greyed out. When such happens, it means you’ve activated Screen Time on your Mac computer system.

To fix this, you need to disable Screen Time restrictions, on the corresponding Mac computer so you can successfully clear your browsing history. Here’s the stepwise guide you can apply to deactivate Screen Time restrictions on Mac:

Find the Apple menu icon at the top left corner of your screen, click on it and select Systsem Settings from the options that pop up from the flyout menu.

Systsem Settings | Clearing Safari history on Mac

On the left sidebar, locate the Screen Time button, and click on it.

Systsem Settings2 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Now click on the Content & Privacy icon, and a flyout menu will immediately appear.

Systsem Settings3 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Next, click Content Restrictions , and enter the corresponding Screen Time passcode in the space provided when Mac requests you to. After that, click on the drop-down icon beside Access to Web Content , adn select Unrestricted .

Systsem Settings4 | Clearing Safari history on Mac

Now click Done to finish.

2. Can I recover the delete Safari history on my Mac?

Yes, you can recover the deleted Safari history page on your Mac computer system. There are two ways to go about this. One involves recovery from iCloud or iTunes backup , while the other requires the use of professional data recovery software. We recommend the latter approach which involves data recovery software.

A perfect software to use in this case is the Eassiy Data Recovery tool , the 1 data recovery solution dedicated to recovering over 15+ types of data files, such as contact, documents, texts, photos, Safari history, and more, from any computer hard drive, SSD, and other storage systems.

Easily Data Recovery is the fastest data recovery solution available on the internet, as it retrieves data at a remarkably high speed. You can trust this software to bring back your missing Safari browsing history with high precision and accuracy without compromising your system, or distorting the quality other data files.

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3. How to recover Safari history on my iPhone?

Like Mac, you can also retrieve Safari history on your iPhone. The approach is similar, but we strongly recommend the use of a data recovery tool to successfully recover your Safari browsing history.

Though there are several tools to use, Eassiy iPhone Recovery is the best option available on the internet. The software retrieves all kinds of iOS data from all iPhone and iPad models freely and quickly.

Clearing Safari history is one of the simpest privacy protection operations to execute on your Mac computer system. With the ultimate guide shared above, you can quickly clean yor Safari browsin history, cookies, and caches with minimal stress.

All approaches, are simple, fast, and affordable. However, we strongly suggest thata you use the Macube Cleaner for this type of operation on your Mac computer system. The software offers a simple yet safe approach to clean Mac storage, so it can function at optimal level.

Tips & Tricks

Troubleshooting, how to remove web history in safari while keeping cookies & other web data on mac.

The Safari browser has a hidden history clearing option which allows Mac users to clear their web browser history in Safari while keeping other website data and site cookies from the same time period. In other words, this could be used to remove web browser history of accessing particular web pages, but while maintaining login and other cookie information to those visited webpages. This is a helpful option that is in contrast to the default clearing web history option in Safari for Mac OS , which removes all website history as well as removing website data and cookies as well.

How to Remove Only Web Browsing History in Safari for Mac While Keeping Other Web Cookies & Data

Want to only remove the browsing history from Safari, but preserve the other web data like cookies? Here’s how you can do that on the Mac:

From the Safari app, pull down the Safari menu and hold down the OPTION key, you’ll see “Clear History” transform into “Clear History and Keep Website Data” – select that option

Safari clear history but keep website data option in Mac OS X

At the “Clearing will only remove browsing history, but will keep other web browsing data.” screen, choose the time period you wish to clear web browsing history from (but not cookies etc) from the dropdown list, then click the “Clear History” button

Safari remove browser history but keep web browsing data and cookies on Mac Safari

Just as described, the web history will be cleared out from Safari on the Mac, but the cookies will remain intact from that time period.

This is a less thorough option to clearing all history and all web data in Safari for Mac , but it can be desirable for many situations where a user would like to clear out the easily visible browsing history itself in Safari, while still maintaining cookies and saved data for those sites that were visited in the time frame. Separately, you may want to clear recent searches made in Safari that pop-up in the URL bar as well, or if perhaps remove a specific cookie but not all of them from the past browsing session.

For a practical example of why this is useful; say you’re shopping for your special someone who uses the same computer that you do, so you found them a present online on a website that you had to create a specific login for and chose to save that shopping info for future reference and easy access… but you don’t want your partner to be able to pull down the “History” menu in Safari and see that you were visiting that website. This is a perfect solution for that type of situation, since it maintains the cookies and logins for the site(s) that were visited, but it removes the easily seen History menu retrieval option.

And yes, if you choose to keep website data and website cookies but only clear the web browser history, a savvy user could still find identifying data to the websites visited in that time period, so this is more of an option for simply hiding easily retrievable evidence of recent browser behavior like shopping or visiting some particular variety of websites.

Of course, another option which doesn’t store web browser history, cookies, or website data, is to just rely on using Private Browsing mode on the Mac in Safari to have what amounts to an ephemeral browsing session, where the cookies and history is intact for only as long as that private browser window remains open and active, the moment it’s closed, all evidence and site history or cookies is removed automatically. Private Browsing Mode and clearing out web history and cookies is an excellent choice for shared computers and for clearing out potentially revealing or embarrassing browsing activity, but if you’re really aiming for an anonymous web experience, using something like TOR is a better choice, albeit for more advanced users who understand how the app works and its limitations.

And yes, this works on basically all modern versions of macOS and Mac OS X, so whether you’re in Big Sur, Mojave, Catalina, Sierra, El Capitan, or otherwise, this option should be available to you.

Thanks to Bill for the great tip idea left in our comments.

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i can not clear history in safari due to clear history button coloured grey, please help me, thanks before

i can not clear history in safari due to clear history button coloured grey, i use mac book M1 and mac os monterey, please help me, thanks before

I generally use show history and then click on the top line and Cmd A to highlight and then the delete button. That gets rid of the growing history. If you have recently open tabs, you can click and hold the plus sign top right and then manually delete them using the same process. You have to close each tab individually though.

Thank you, I consider the current functioning as regrettable.

I found out that deleting the history from the iPhone is the same thing.

Okay, so when I go to safari it only says clear history and not clear history and keep website data. If I click the clear history, it says it’ll remove cookies and related data. Where’s my option?

Once you hit the safari button and see the drop down, press alt and the clear history will change to clear history and keep website data.

basically hitting the ‘option’ key not ‘alt’

Nice tip, for us long time Mac users it’s hard to be surprised, I am surprised, bravo!

There’s another easy way to clear Safari history and leave the cookies.

Click on “History”> the first option in the pull-down menu is “Show All History” > click on that and all the history appears in a new window. Edit>select all>delete key

Easy and quick.

Agree, wish I knew this ‘option’ method a long time ago!

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How to Delete an Individual Website from Safari’s History instead of All Websites

It is easy to clear the history from Safari on iPhone, iPad or Mac. When you tap the Clear History and Website Data in Settings on your iPhone, all of your history will be gone. However, clearing all of the history, cookies and cache may not be ideal. For example, this creates a lot of login headaches, as you won’t be able to automatically log in to websites, like when you want to check your email. You will have to re-enter your username and password and probably complete other authentication steps, which may be annoying.

What if you just want to remove a few websites from your history? Sometimes, you may not want to see a particular website appear as a suggestion when you enter a URL in Safari. Or you may have accidentally visited a questionable website, and you want to remove that from Safari. The good news is that you can just remove that website while keeping all of your other history.

Safari keeps a record of what URLs you visit to give you a history list, which makes it easy to go back to previously visited pages. If you browse the web in Private Mode, Safari does not record your history. Lastly, when you clear the history, it won’t affect your autofill information.

Remove a website from History in Safari on iPhone or iPad

Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap the Bookmarks button in the toolbar at the bottom, which looks like an open book.

Tap the History tab, which looks like a clock.

From the bottom-left corner, tap Edit . Then, select the websites you want to remove. You probably have a lot of websites. You can scroll down to reveal the search bar, which you can use to find the websites you want to delete.

Then tap the red Delete button, and the selected websites will be deleted. Tap Done when you are done.

Remove a website from your history on Mac

Open Safari on your Mac.
From the top menu bar, click History and Show All History .

All of your history will show up. Again, scroll up or down to find the website you want to delete. You can also use the search field, which is located at the top-right of your screen.

Once you find the website, right-click (or Control -click) it and select Delete . You can choose multiple websites by selecting the websites while pressing the Command key.

You should note that if you are using multiple devices with the same Apple ID and if iCloud is enabled for Safari, then deleting a history item on one device means your deletion will sync across your other devices.

What about cookies and cache

Please note that when you delete a website’s history, its cache and cookies won’t be deleted. If you want to delete an individual website’s cookies and cache, follow these steps:

On iPhone and iPad : Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data . You can use the search field to find the website you would like to delete, and once you find it, swipe left and tap Delete .
On Mac : In Safari, click Safari > Settings > Privacy , then click the Manage Website Data button. Using the search field, find the website and then click Remove .

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Do you need to check your Safari browser history? In a few simple steps, you can easily view all the websites you accessed in the past. You can also search for specific websites in your history and clear any website data you don't want. This wikiHow will teach you how to view and delete your Safari history on iPhone, iPad, and macOS.

Things You Should Know

On iPhone and iPad, you can click the book icon, then the clock icon to find your Safari history.
On macOS, you can click the "History" tab, then "Show History".
You can search for specific websites and clear your history data.

Using iPhone and iPad

If needed, you can change your General Settings .

If you're signed in with the same Apple ID to you use to log into your Mac, your Mac's Safari history will appear in this list as well.

Step 4 Use the search bar to find specific websites.

You may have to swipe down on the History page to find it.
The results will load as you type.

Tap a time period to delete the history from just that time period. To delete the entire log, select All time .
You can also swipe left on individual websites in your history, then click Delete .

Using macOS

Be sure to update Safari.

If you're logged into the computer with the same Apple ID you use on your iPhone or iPad, you'll also see sites you've visited on those devices.

A list of matching results from your history will appear. Click a site to load it in Safari.

Select a time frame from the drop-down menu, then click Clear History .
You can also delete cookies from Safari .

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↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/search-your-browsing-history-ibrw1114/mac
↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

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How to clear the cache on your iPhone (and why you should)

How many tabs are open on your mobile browser right now? Go ahead, check -- you might be surprised by what you find.

Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

Also: How to clear Google search cache on Android

Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them.

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance.

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

Tap Settings .
Go to Privacy and Security .
Select Clear Browsing Data .
Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
Confirm by tapping Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

Open Safari .
Tap on Tabs .
Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option.

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Apps like TikTok and CapCut, for example, have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. It all depends on what the app's settings let you do.

Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it.

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To offload an app, go to Settings , then General , choose iPhone Storage and select the app to offload, then tap Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited.

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

Go to Settings and select Safari .
Tap on the toggle next to Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

Go to the iPhone Settings .
Tap on General .
Select iPhone Storage .
Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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How to Use Shortcut to Quickly Delete Safari Browsing History and Data

Here is how you can use Shortcuts app to quickly delete Safari Browsing History and Data on your iPhone and iPad.

Your iPhone does a great job of preventing online trackers from tracking you across websites and creating a digital profile. Still, websites save cache on your phone that can be used to track you online, and deleting Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad takes several steps, which can be cumbersome. In this article, I will show you how you can create a shortcut that will let you delete Safari Browsing History and Data with just a tap.

How to delete Safari browsing history and data on iPhone and iPad

Before we begin creating our shortcut, let’s check out how you can manually delete Safari browsing history and data on your iPhone and iPad.

How to manually delete Safari browsing history and data on iPhone and iPad

Create siri shortcut to quickly delete safari browsing history and data.

Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Scroll down to find Safari and tap on it.

3. Scroll down to find Clear History and Website Data settings, and tap on It.

4. On the splash screen, tap on the Clear History and Data option to confirm the action.

Now that you know how the manual steps work, let’s create a Siri shortcut that will help you delete Safari browsing history and data with just a tap.

In iOS and iPadOS, when a URL is run on Safari in a certain format, it executes the corresponding preference settings on the device. Thanks to OJISAN SEIUCHI , we know which URL to run to delete Safari browsing history and data. Here are the steps to create the shortcut.

Launch the Shortcuts app on your iPhone and click on the + button at the top-right to start creating the shortcut.

2. Tap on the Add Action button and search for the URL action. Tap on the URL action to add to the shortcut.

3. In the URL section, copy and paste the below URL.

prefs:root=SAFARI&path=CLEAR_HISTORY_AND_DATA

4. If you see the Open URLs option in the Next Actions Suggestions tap on it. Otherwise, tap on the search bar at the bottom and search for the Open URLs action and tap to add it.

5. Tap on the top of the shortcut to give it a name. Let’s name it Clear Safari Data.

6. Your shortcut is now ready. If you want to add it to your Home Screen, tap on the settings menu at the top-right and then tap on Add to Home Screen. Tap on the App icon to set a custom icon if you want. Finally, tap on the Add button at the top.

7. To clear Safari history and data, either tap on the Home Screen icon for the shortcut or launch the app and tap on the shortcut. You can even ask Siri to Clear Safari Data (or whatever name you have given to your shortcut), and it will run the shortcut. Confirm to delete Safari History and Data.

Clear Safari history and data with Siri Shortcut

The easiest way to use this shortcut is to ask Siri to run the shortcut and then tap once to confirm the deletion of Safari browsing history and data. If you liked this shortcut, check out our list of best Siri Shortcuts , along with our shortcuts for announcing when the battery is fully charged , generating gradient wallpaper , combining images , and more. If you had issues following this tutorial or have any feedback for us, don’t forget to reach us on Twitter .

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Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to clear your browsing history on a Windows PC, or press Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac. Check your browser's settings to find this option on a mobile device.

All web browsers remember a list of the web pages you've visited. You can delete this list at any time, clearing your browsing history and erasing the tracks stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Each browser has its own separate history, so you'll need to clear the history in multiple places if you've used more than one browser.

In the future, you can use private browsing mode to browse sensitive websites without your browser saving any history. You won't have to clear your history afterward.

To clear your browsing history in Chrome , on Windows , Mac , or Linux , click the three-dot menu icon found in the top-right corner of the browser, hover your mouse cursor over "More Tools," and choose "Clear Browsing Data." You can also press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to open this screen on Windows, or press Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac.

On a Mac, the backspace key is labeled "Delete." Pressing the Delete key beside the Home and Edit keys doesn't work.

To delete your entire browsing history, select from "the beginning of time" in the drop-down box at the top of the screen and check the "Browsing history" option. You can also choose to clear other private data from here, including your download history, cookies, and browser cache.

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To clear your browsing history in Google Chrome on Android , iPhone , or iPad , tap the three-dot menu icon > Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data.

You'll need to choose a time range that you want to delete from the drop-down list at the top of the screen. Select from the "beginning of time" to clear everything.

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Ensure the "Browsing history" option is checked here and tap the "Clear Data" or "Clear Browsing Data" button. You can also choose to clear other types of personal data from here, including cookies and cached files.

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To clear your browsing history on Safari on an iPhone or iPad , open the Settings app and then navigate to Safari > Clear History and Website Data. Tap the "Clear History and Data" option to confirm your choice.

This button will clear all sensitive browsing data, including your cookies and cache.

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To clear your browsing history in Firefox on the desktop, click the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser and then navigate to History > Clear Recent History. You can also press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to open this tool on Windows or press Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac.

To delete your entire browsing history, select "Everything" at the top of the window and check "Browsing & Download History" in the detailed list of items to clear. You can also choose to clear other types of private data from here, including your cookies, browser cache, offline website data, and website-specific preferences.

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To clear your browsing history in Microsoft Edge , click the Three-Dot Menu > History > Three-Dot Menu Button > Clear Browsing Data. You can also press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to open these options on Windows or Command+Shift+Delete on Mac.

Ensure the "Browsing History" box is checked and click "Clear." You can also choose to clear other types of private data from here, including your download history, cached data, cookies, and tabs you've set aside . Just check the type of data you want to delete and click the "Clear" button.

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To clear your browsing history in Safari on a Mac , click History > Clear History from the menu bar at the top of your screen. Select the time period you want to clear history from and click "Clear History." To clear everything, select "all history".

Safari will delete your browsing history as well as your cookies, cached files, and other browsing-related data.

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To clear your browsing history in Internet Explorer , click menu > Safety > Delete Browsing History or press Ctrl+Shift+Delete.

Ensure the "History" option is checked here and click "Delete". You can also choose to delete other types of private data from here, including your temporary Internet files, download history, and cookies.

Microsoft has removed Internet Explorer and urges everyone to switch to Edge. Internet Explorer has repeatedly been used by hackers to attack Windows users. We recommend you immediately stop using Internet Explorer if you're still able to launch it.

By default, Internet Explorer will keep cookies and temporary Internet files for websites you've saved as favorites. Uncheck "Preserve Favorites website data" here to ensure Internet Explorer deletes everything.

If you're using another browser, you should be able to easily find a "clear browsing history" option somewhere in its menus or on its settings screen. For example, in Opera, this option is at menu > More tools > Clear browsing data.

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How to Clear Cookies, Cache, and Site Data for a Specific Site in Chrome, Edge or Firefox

We show you how to clear cookies for a specific site in Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, as well as the cache and site data.

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Experiencing issues with a website can often be resolved by a simple yet effective method: clearing your browser’s cache or cookies. This tutorial will guide you through the process of deleting cookies and cache for a specific site in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox. By targeting only the problematic site, you avoid the inconvenience of logging out from other services across the web. This approach is not only practical but also enhances your browsing experience by resolving site-specific issues without broader impacts.

Google Chrome: Delete Specific Cookies, Cache, and Site Data

There are a couple of different ways you can utilize Chrome to delete cookies for a specific site. You can make use of its siteData page or delete cookies directly from the browser bar in the site you’re experiencing issues with.

Method 1: Use Chrome Settings

Method 2: Delete Cookies From a Specific Site via the Chrome Address Bar

Microsoft Edge: Clear Cache, Site Data, and Cookies for a Specific Site

As a browser built on the Chromium platform, Microsoft Edge shares similarities with Chrome in managing site data but adds its unique interface and steps.

Method 1: Use Edge Settings

Method 2: Use the Address Bar

Mozilla Firefox: Clear Cache, Site Data, and Cookies for a Specific Site

Firefox approaches the management of cookies and site data differently, offering a straightforward method to ensure your privacy and resolve site-specific issues.

Method 1: Use Firefox Settings

Method 1: Use the Address Bar

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Clearing Cookies

How can i clear cookies for a specific site on safari.

In Safari, go to “Safari” > “Preferences” > “Privacy” tab, then click on “Manage Website Data.” A list of websites storing data on your device will appear. Use the search bar to find the specific site whose cookies you want to clear, select it, and press “Remove.” Remember, doing this may log you out of the site or reset website preferences.

Can I delete cache for a specific site in Opera?

Yes, Opera allows for the clearing of cache and cookies for specific sites. To do this, type `opera://settings/siteData` in the address bar and press Enter. You’ll see a list of all sites that have stored data. Use the search function to find the specific site and click on the trash icon beside it to clear its data. This will remove both cookies and cached content, potentially improving the site’s loading time on future visits.

How can I ensure a site’s cookies and site data are continuously blocked?

To continuously block cookies and site data for a specific site or all sites, access your browser’s privacy settings. For example, in Chrome, navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data . Here, you can block cookies entirely or enter specific websites to block or allow. This proactive approach can enhance your privacy but might also affect the functionality of some sites.

Can clearing cache and cookies improve browser performance?

Clearing cache and cookies can significantly improve browser performance. Over time, browsers accumulate a large amount of data, which can slow down website loading times and overall browser responsiveness. Regularly clearing this data helps maintain optimal performance. Moreover, it can resolve issues with websites that have been updated since your last visit, as cached data might conflict with the new content.

How often should I clear my browser’s cache and cookies?

There’s no strict rule, but a good practice is to clear cache and cookies every 2-3 months or when experiencing issues like slow browser speed, logging in problems, or outdated website content. Regularly clearing your cache and cookies can be particularly beneficial if you frequently visit a lot of websites or if you’re concerned about privacy and tracking.

What’s the difference between cache and cookies?

Cookies are small files stored by websites on your computer to remember your preferences or login state, enhancing your browsing experience on future visits. The cache, on the other hand, saves parts of web pages like images and scripts to speed up website loading times. While both improve your browsing, cookies focus on personalization and the cache on performance.

Can I selectively clear cookies and cache on mobile browsers?

Yes, most modern mobile browsers support selective clearing of cookies and cache for specific sites. For example, in Chrome for Android, you can navigate to Site Settings > All Sites , find the specific site, and clear its data. This feature offers a way to resolve issues with individual sites without affecting your experience on others, similar to desktop browsers.

What impact does clearing cookies and site data have on my login sessions?

Clearing cookies for a site logs you out because cookies are used to remember your login state. If you’re experiencing issues with a website, clearing its cookies can be a quick fix, but you’ll need to log in again afterward. This action won’t affect your login state on other websites unless you clear all cookies.

Is there a way to auto-clear cookies and cache when exiting the browser?

Most browsers allow you to set them to automatically clear cookies and cache upon closing. In Firefox, for example, this can be configured in Privacy & Security settings by selecting “Clear history when Firefox closes” and customizing what gets cleared. This feature can be useful for protecting privacy, especially on shared computers.

Can browser extensions help manage cookies and cache more effectively?

Browser extensions can offer more granular control over cookies and cache than built-in browser settings. Extensions like Cookie AutoDelete, uBlock Origin, and Clear Cache provide functionalities such as automatic cookie deletion after tab closure, blocking unwanted content and cookies, and easy cache clearing with a single click, enhancing privacy and user experience.

How do I troubleshoot if clearing cookies and cache doesn’t resolve a site issue?

If clearing cookies and cache doesn’t fix the problem, try other troubleshooting steps such as updating your browser to the latest version, disabling browser extensions to identify potential conflicts, or opening the site in incognito mode to bypass cache and cookies altogether. These steps can help identify if the issue is with the browser, an extension, or the website itself.

How can private browsing modes affect cookies and cache storage?

Private browsing modes, like Incognito in Chrome or Private Window in Firefox, don’t save browsing history, cookies, and site data after the window is closed. This means any cookies or cache generated during the private session are cleared immediately upon closing the window, offering a more secure and private browsing experience. However, files downloaded or bookmarks created in private mode will be saved.

Is it possible to clear local storage along with cookies in browsers?

Yes, when you clear site data through your browser’s settings, it often includes both cookies and local storage. Local storage is used by websites to store larger amounts of data than cookies, improving site functionality and speed. Clearing it along with cookies can resolve site issues but may also reset site preferences and login states.

How can I view cookies stored by a site in Firefox?

In Firefox, you can view cookies stored by a site by clicking the padlock icon in the address bar, selecting “Connection Secure,” then clicking “More Information” and going to the “Privacy & Security” tab. Here, you’ll find a “View Cookies” button that shows all cookies related to the website, allowing you to inspect or remove them as needed.

Can deleting cookies and cache solve all website-related issues?

While clearing cookies and cache can solve many common website issues related to performance, login errors, and outdated content, not all problems can be resolved this way. Other factors, such as internet connectivity issues, browser compatibility, or server-side problems, may also contribute to website problems. If clearing data doesn’t help, consider exploring these other potential causes.

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Clear the history, cache, and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad
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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.
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Open Safari and click the "History" menu. 2. Select "Show History". You can also press ⌘ Command +⌥ Option + 2 to open the Show History window. 3. Find the entry that you want to delete. You can use the search bar in the upper-right corner, or expand the dates to browse through all your entries. 4.
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Click Clear History…. 4. Choose a timeframe you want to clear. You can choose: the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history. 5. Click Clear History. This will remove all history, cookies, and other browsing data from Safari. 6. On the top toolbar, click Preferences.
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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. To clear History, tap the Bookmarks button, then choose the History icon.
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If you simply want to clear part of your history, you can click "Show History" ("Command + Y"). Click on the site or use the "Command" key to select several sites, then press the "Delete" key. You can also click "Clear History" in the upper right corner to remove everything all at once. You can also right-click a history entry to delete it.
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Open Safari on your Mac. From the top menu bar, click History and Show All History. All of your history will show up. Again, scroll up or down to find the website you want to delete. You can also use the search field, which is located at the top-right of your screen. Once you find the website, right-click (or Control -click) it and select Delete.
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Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete to clear your browsing history on a Windows PC, or press Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac. Check your browser's settings to find this option on a mobile device. All web browsers remember a list of the web pages you've visited. You can delete this list at any time, clearing your browsing history and erasing the tracks stored ...
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