How to Remove Recently Visited on Safari
Are you worried about someone seeing your recently visited websites on Safari? Whether it’s for privacy reasons or simply to clean up your browsing history, removing recently visited sites on Safari is a straightforward process. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete your browsing history and ensure that your privacy is protected.
Step 1: Open Safari
First, launch the Safari browser on your Mac or iOS device. This is the starting point for accessing your browsing history and deleting the sites you’ve recently visited.
Step 2: Access the History Menu
On a Mac, click on the “History” menu at the top of the screen. On an iOS device, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the Control Center and then tap the “History” button.
Step 3: Clear Recent History
In the History menu, select “Clear History.” This will open a new window with options for clearing your browsing history.
Step 4: Choose the Time Range
In the Clear History window, you will see a dropdown menu with different time ranges. Choose the time range that corresponds to the period you want to clear. For example, if you want to remove all history, select “All History.”
Step 5: Confirm the Action
After selecting the time range, click “Clear History” to confirm your action. Safari will then proceed to delete the recently visited sites and other browsing data within the specified time range.
Step 6: Manually Delete Specific Sites
If you only want to remove specific sites from your recently visited list, you can do so manually. On a Mac, click on the “History” menu, then select “Show All History.” This will open a sidebar displaying your entire browsing history. Right-click on the site you want to delete and choose “Delete.” On an iOS device, tap and hold the site you want to remove, then tap “Delete.”
Step 7: Close Safari
Once you have successfully cleared your browsing history or deleted specific sites, close Safari to ensure that your changes are saved.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove recently visited sites on Safari and maintain your privacy. Remember that deleting your browsing history won’t prevent websites from tracking your activity; for that, you may need to adjust your privacy settings or use a third-party extension.
