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Clear your browsing history

You can remove all records that Safari keeps of where you’ve browsed during a period of time you choose. If your Mac and your other devices have the iCloud Safari feature turned on, your browsing history is removed from all of them. Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited.

Open Safari for me

Choose History > Clear History and Website Data, then click the pop-up menu and choose how far back you want your browsing history cleared.

When you clear your history, Safari removes data it saves as a result of your browsing, including:

History of webpages you visited

The back and forward list for open webpages

Top Sites that aren’t marked as permanent

Frequently visited site list

Cookies and website data saved while visiting webpages

Recent searches

Icons for open webpages

Snapshots saved for open webpages

List of items you downloaded (downloaded files aren’t removed)

Websites added for Quick Website Search

Websites that asked to use your location

Websites that asked to send you notifications

Websites with plug-in content you started by clicking a Safari Power Saver notice

Responses to requests to let websites use WebGL

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2 Simple Ways to Clear History in Safari

Last Updated: January 4, 2024

This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido . Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 124,352 times.

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.

OS X (Single Entries)

iOS (All History)

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

iOS (Single Entries)

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How to wipe your browsing history automatically in safari on mac.

Safari records all your web activity, so it's best to occasionally clear it with Safari's self-destruct tool. Here's how it works.

Your browser records all your web activity. Therefore, for added privacy, it's best to regularly clear your browsing history. Safari on your Mac can take care of this for you and automatically wipe your history every once in a while. Here's how to set it up.

Launch Safari on your Mac from the Launchpad or by looking it up on Spotlight .

Next, click "Safari" from the left corner of the menu bar and select "Preferences." Alternatively, you can press Cmd+comma on your keyboard to head directly into this menu.

Under the "General" tab, locate the "Remove History Items" option.

From the dropdown beside it, you can select how often Safari should delete your browsing history. You can have it cleared as frequently as every day or every year.

When you enable this setting, Safari automatically wipes logs of the websites you visit, your web searches, and more.

If you prefer reviewing your browsing history before clearing it, you can choose "Manually" from the dropdown and periodically erase your web activity from Safari yourself.

At the bottom of the "General" section, you'll also find a separate setting called "Remove download list items." With this option, you can configure Safari to automatically remove the list of files you downloaded (but not the files themselves).

You can have them wiped after a day, as soon as you quit Safari, or when the download is unsuccessful.

Enabling these won't affect your Safari browsing data on other Apple devices such as an iPhone or an iPad. As of yet, the options to automatically wipe your browsing history and the download list are not available on Safari's iOS and iPadOS apps.

There's a lot more you can do for a more secure experience on Safari, including browsing in incognito mode by default and optimizing it for maximum privacy .

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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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How to delete web browsing history on Mac

Periodically cleaning out your browser’s data (such as your history, or your cache and cookies ) can help protect your privacy from snoops who want to discover what sites you’ve visited recently, or what you’ve searched for. We’ve looked at clearing your iPhone browsing history elsewhere; in this article we explain how to clear the web browsing history on your Mac, covering the four most popular Mac browsers : Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Opera.

If you’d like to prevent your browser collecting history data in the first place, see How to use private web browsing on Mac – this is a useful feature if you’d like to hide your tracks online.

Clear history in Safari

Safari’s Clear History tool appears twice in its dropdown menus. You can click Safari > Clear History, or go for History > Clear History instead.

You can choose to clear the last hour, or all of today’s accumulated data, or today plus yesterday, or just all the data since… well, forever! Select from the dropdown list and click Clear History.

Although quick to access, the Clear History tool is badly named because it actually takes a scorched Earth approach – in addition to actual browsing history, it deletes cookies and the entire browser cache too.

Happily, Safari does offer more surgical cleaning tools that let you proceed on a site-by-site basis. It just hides these tools away – but we’re here to help.

Remove individual sites from Safari history

By clicking History > Show All History you’ll see a list of the sites you’ve visited recently; right-clicking any in the list shows a menu complete with Remove option. Alternatively, select any entry in the list and tap the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard. Note that the Clear History button at the top right of the list displays the same global clear-up dialog box as mentioned above.

Although you can select several entries in the History list in the usual way by holding down Shift or Cmd, you can only delete them by subsequently tapping the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard. Right-clicking won’t work in this instance.

Clear history in Chrome

View your browsing history in Chrome by selecting History > Show Full History (or using the hotkey combination Cmd + Y, although this doesn’t always seem to work).

You can remove specific entries on an individual basis: click the tickbox to the left of it, then Delete in the blue bar at the top, and confirm Remove.

If you’d prefer to delete all your history in one go, click ‘Clear browsing data’ in the lefthand list of options.

Select a time range from the dropdown menu – you can select the last hour, day, week or four-week period, or all time – and then make sure the ‘Browsing history’ tickbox is filled.

(You can delete cache and cookies at the same time if you wish, or untick them to ignore. The cache entry will tell you how much space will be saved, as well as warning that sites may load more slowly.)

Hit Clear Data to trigger the deletion.

Clear history in Firefox

Firefox offers straightforward history deletion tools too. Select History > Clear Recent History (or hit Shift + Cmd + forward delete) for the simplest method.

At the top of the dialogue box you’ll be able to choose a time range: Last Hour, Last Two Hours, Last Four Hours, Today or Everything. Then, if you click the Details chevron you can choose which forms of browsing data you wish to delete. When you’ve decided, hit Clear Now.

Delete individual sites from your Firefox history

As with the other browsers, Firefox lets you remove individual entries from your history. Click History > Show All History, and then right-click an entry and select Delete Page.

You can delete multiple entries in this way by clicking one, then holding Shift and selecting another: Firefox will highlight both entries and all the entries between them. Or use Cmd + A to select all.

And remember that you can just look at the history from this month, the last seven days etc by using the options on the left.

Clear history in Opera

Let’s do one more browser: the purists’ favourite, Opera.

Select History > Show All History from the top bar (or use the hotkey combo Shift + Cmd + H). You’ll see the full history divided into days. Hover over an entry and click the X on the right to remove it from your history.

To delete all of your history at once, click Clear Browsing Data at the top right of the history page. You can adjust the timeframe – past hour, day, week, four weeks or all time – and choose whether to clear your cookies, autofill forms and other data at the same time as the history.

Click Clear Browsing Data to wipe the selected data.

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How to quickly delete your safari history on mac, iphone, or ipad.

Instant Google regret? Here's how to delete your history in the Safari browser, whether you're using it to surf the web on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Key Takeaways

• Clearing your Safari history removes cookies and reduces online tracking.
• The process for deleting web history is different for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
• You can use Private Browsing Mode to prevent web history from being saved.

From accessing your bank account on a shared computer to Googling embarrassing queries, there are a number of reasons to want to clear out your search history. Deleting your history on Safari removes your trail of web browsing, but the process also does more than clear out potentially embarrassing websites.

Clearing your history will also remove associated cookies from the web browser, reducing the number of ways you are being tracked online. While clearing your web history only removes cookies from Safari and not third-party websites that already have your data, it can still be helpful to reduce online tracking. Clearing the related cache can also sometimes fix bugs.

Deleting a web history from Safari isn't a terribly complicated process, but the steps are a bit different if you are using a MacBook , iPad , or iPhone . The steps for clearing several web pages and a single website are also different. Some privacy settings can also prevent you from deleting any web history, leaving the buttons you need grayed out.

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There are also a few tricks that can make the process simpler. For example, if you turn on iCloud for Safari, when you delete the history from your Mac, it will automatically be deleted from your phone and tablet too. If you know you want to delete your web history before you make a single click, you can use Private Browsing Mode instead.

Whether you are a murder mystery writer looking to eliminate search queries that would raise the eyebrows of any detective, or you want to reduce the number of cookies tracking you, this guide will tell you how to delete Safari history in a few simple steps.

How to delete Safari history on a Mac

Safari allows you to delete a lot of web history from a Mac or MacBook at once by allowing you to choose the dates for which you would like to erase. If you want to clear websites from the last hour, last day, last two days or all of your web history, this is the process to use.

• Open Safari
• From the top toolbar, click on History , then click Clear History.
• In the pop-up window, use the drop-down menu to select the time period you want to clear from your history.
• Click Clear History .

How to delete Safari history on an iPhone or iPad

The steps for clearing out your Safari history on an iPhone is quite different from using a Safari browser on a Mac. But, the process is the same across both iPhones and iPads, so these steps below work for both your phone and tablet.

• Open the Settings app.
• Select Safari.
• Scroll down to the Privacy & Security section and select Clear History and Website Data.
• On the next page, tap the time frame that you would like to delete the history for.
• Optional: If you also want to close out of all open websites, tap the toggle for Close All Tabs.
• Tap Clear History.

How to delete a single website from Safari history

Safari allows you to easily delete websites from the last hour, day, two days, or your entire web history easily. But, if you only want to remove a single website, you'll instead have to access your history, and then select the individual page to remove.

• Open a Safari browser.
• From the top toolbar, select History > Show All History. Or, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Y.
• Select the website entry that you wish to delete. If that site was not visited today, you will need to tap on the date that you visited the website to find it or use the search bar at the top.
• Right-click on the website entry and select delete.

On an iPhone or iPad:

• Tap the Bookmark icon on the bottom (it looks like an open book).
• Tap the Clock or History icon at the top of the page.
• Locate the website that you wish to delete from your history -- your history is organized by the date you visited.
• On the website you wish to delete, swipe left, then tap on the red trash icon.

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How to use private mode in safari.

If you know that you'll want to delete the website that you are about to visit from your history, try using Private Browsing Mode instead. This mode does not save any website history, including search history and autofill information. That means you can do your online banking without going back and deleting your web history when you are done.

To use Private Browsing Mode on a Mac:

• Open Safari.
• On the top toolbar, go to File > New Private Window.
• Use this new private window for browsing. You can quickly see if a Safari browser is Private because the field to type in the URL is dark gray instead of white.

To use Private Browsing Mode on iOS:

• Tap the tab icon in the bottom left corner.
• At the bottom of the screen, tap Private (swipe to see all the toppings in this toolbar if you do not see the Private option.)
• Private browsing will have a dark gray URL field instead of white. To return to regular browsing, repeat the steps but this time swipe back to your open tabs.

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How to instantly clear your web history from multiple devices.

With iCloud , Safari can save your web browsing across all the devices that you use with your Apple ID. While that's helpful for quickly recalling a website no matter what device you first opened it with, it also syncs any deletions to the web history across your devices . That means if you delete a web page from your history on a Mac, it will automatically be deleted from your iPhone too -- as long as both devices are logged into the same Apple ID and iCloud for Safari is enabled.

iCloud for Safari can be enabled during the setup process for a new device, but it can also be turned on and off from the Settings app:

• Tap on your Apple ID or name at the top.
• Tap on iCloud.
• Under Apps Using iCloud, select Show All . (If you are running iOS 15 or earlier, you may not see the full list already instead of the Show All option, in which case you can jump to the next step.)
• Toggle on Safari from the list.

Why can't I clear my Safari history?

In some cases, the buttons that you need to tap to clear your Safari history are gray. But why can't you delete your Safari history, and how do you fix it? Here are a few common reasons why the Safari history options are grayed out:

• You've already deleted your history and there are no more websites to clear out.
• Web content restrictions are turned on. Some parental control settings prevent kids and teens from deleting their web history, while other content restrictions can also prevent you from deleting. To access the content restriction options, open the Settings app and go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
• You are using Private Browsing Mode. This mode does not save your web history, so you have nothing to delete.

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Can you permanently delete safari history.

Deleting your Safari history makes it difficult for the average person to recover the past websites that you have visited. However, if you are connected to your work or school network, in some cases the network administrator can still see your website access. Deleting your website history also may not fool a trained digital forensics expert during an investigation.

How to clear Safari cache, history, and cookies on Mac

If you are looking for ways to delete your Safari browsing history, stored data, and cache to keep your online activities private, this article is perfect for you. Besides privacy, clearing website data can also help if your Safari browser is running slowly on Mac. Let’s get started!

How to clear Safari cookies and cache for websites on Mac

How to clear safari cache on mac, how to block all cookies for safari on mac.

• Launch the Safari browser .

If you’re like me and enjoy using multiple profiles on Safari to maintain a separation between your personal and professional activities, then I’d like to notify you about something. The above-mentioned method will only delete website data for a particular profile in Safari.

However, if you wish to clear the cookies and cache for all your Safari profiles, then you must employ the following method.

• Launch Safari → Click Safari in the menu bar → Select Settings .

• Launch Safari browser → Click Safari in the menu bar → Select Settings .

Consequences of clearing Safari History and Website Data

• Clearing website data will delete the history of all the sites you visited.
• This can limit website tracking (which is good).
• You might need to log in again to all your accounts.
• Reset the permissions for all apps.
• Websites will ask permission again.
• The list of downloaded files will be erased, but the files will be intact.

Clearing your Safari cache, history, and cookies offers several benefits. It can enhance browser performance, create more available storage space , bolster privacy by erasing saved login details and browsing records, and help address issues related to website loading and functionality.

No, clearing your Safari history will not lead to the removal of your bookmarks or saved passwords.

Yes, clearing cookies will cause you to be logged out from websites and services where you were previously signed in. This process removes stored login credentials.

Yes, clearing cache, history, and cookies might have a temporary impact on your browsing experience. Websites could load more slowly initially as cached data is retrieved anew.

If you want to remove the Safari cache, history, and cookies on your Mac, just follow the instructions above. Furthermore, I’d highly recommend our complete guides if you’re thinking of changing your default search engine for normal and private windows in Safari.

Did you find this guide helpful? Let me know in the comments!

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How to Clear Safari History on a Mac in 4 Simple Steps

When you visit a website, your browser records your visit in the browser history. It also saves elements like the page’s URL, text, images, and lists of IP addresses in the browser cache.

This speeds up the loading time for that website the next time you visit it. What’s more, if you ever need to find that site again, you can just look in your browser history rather than searching for it on Google.

Apple makes it easy to retrieve links from your history with Safari — if you use iCloud on your devices, you can access your history from any device signed in to your iCloud account.

Similarly, deleting your Safari history will make it disappear on all of your connected devices. You can clear the whole of your Safari history or specific parts of it for a selected period of time or for all time.

However, clearing your Safari history still leaves the cache taking up precious disk space. You need to delete your Safari cache separately on each device.

You can find out how to delete your Safari search history, cookies, and cache from a Mac with the detailed guide below. We’ll cover:

• Clearing your entire Safari history
• Deleting specific pages from your history
• Removing the cookies and cache from your Mac
• Browsing privately in Safari

Before we start   One of the most popular reasons for clearing your history in browsers is that your Mac is running slow. However, it’s more effective to clean up your entire Mac with dedicated cleaning software. Download MacKeeper to remove all junk, useless apps, and duplicate files in just a couple of clicks.

• How to clear all your Safari history

You can remove your Safari history for a range of dates starting from the last hour and going up to your complete browsing history.

Here are simple steps:

1. Launch Safari . If you keep it in the Dock, simply click on the browser icon. Otherwise, go to Launchpad and find it there

2. In the menu at the top of the screen, click History

3. A drop-down menu will open. At the bottom of the menu, click Clear History

4. In the pop-up window, select the period of time for which you want to clear your Safari history

5. Click Clear History

• How to delete specific pages from your Safari history

What if you only need to delete one link from your Safari history? Luckily, there is an option on your Mac to erase particular pages rather than everything.

Here is your step-by-step guide:

• Launch Safari
• Open the History menu at the top of the screen
• Select Show All History from the drop-down menu
• Right-click on the desired page from the list that appears
• Click on Delete in the drop-down menu
• You can search for the website’s name by typing it into the search bar in the top-right corner of the pop-up window
• How to clear the cookies and cache in Safari

Cookies and cache files are essential for the optimal functioning of most websites. They allow pages to load much faster when you revisit them in the future.

Unfortunately, they can also contain a lot of personal information such as your location, username and password, language preferences, email, and other data. In this way, cookies in particular make your internet usage easily traceable.

How to delete cookies and cache in Safari:

1. Open Safari

2. Open the Safari menu at the top of the screen

3. Click Preferences

4. Go to the Privacy tab

5. Click on the Manage Website Data button

6. A window appears listing all the websites Safari is storing your cookies, cache, and other types of data for. You can delete all of them by clicking on the Remove All button, or you can select specific websites and click on the Remove button instead

Bear in mind that your browser will slow down when you delete your cache. If you’re not sure about the results, we suggest creating a backup before you start the cleanup.

How to clear the cache automatically with MacKeeper

When you visit websites, pieces of text, images, and other data downloads to your Mac. This information is called the cache and its purpose is to speed up the loading of a website on future visits.

Similarly, apps on your Mac and the system as a whole generate a cache, too.

With time, the cache piles up and starts taking up too much of your storage space, rather than just helping you browse or load apps faster.

With Safe Cleanup in MacKeeper, you can remove all types of cache data in just a few clicks, along with other junk files — leaving your Mac clean and free of junk.

We’ve created a separate article in case you want to learn more about clearing the cache on your Mac.

• How to browse privately

When you use Safari in Private mode, the usual data acquired when you visit a website isn’t saved in your browser history. Therefore, it won’t be synchronised with your other Apple devices that use the same iCloud account.

This is useful when you don’t want the history and cookies for your browsing session recorded but don’t have time to delete them manually afterwards. Take a look at our guide to learn more about how to browse in Safari Private mode .

For an even more private connection, use MacKeeper’s VPN Private Connect. This tool will help you hide your online activity and conceal what you browse while keeping your identity a secret from the websites you visit.

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How to Delete Safari History on Your Mac

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Last updated: September 11, 2023

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Navigating the digital world often leaves a trail in the form of browser history. While this history can be useful for quick access to frequently visited websites, it can also pose privacy and security risks.

If you’re a Mac user who relies on Safari as your go-to web browser, you may be wondering how to effectively delete your browsing history to protect your personal information. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to delete Safari history on your Mac and browse the web with peace of mind.

Before We Begin

Deleting your browser history is just one method for enhancing your online privacy and security. Another option is to use MacKeeper’s Private Connect VPN, which safeguards both your personal data and your location when you’re online.

How to Clear All Safari History Manually

Clearing your Safari history manually is a straightforward process that you can accomplish in just a few steps. Doing so can protect your privacy and even speed up your browsing experience.

Here’s how to delete Safari history on your Mac manually and in one go:

• Launch the Safari application by clicking its icon in the Dock or by finding it in the Applications folder.

• Once Safari is open, navigate to the menu bar, click History , and select Clear History… from the dropdown. It’s at the bottom of the menu and you may have to scroll down.

• A dialog box will appear asking you to specify the time range for which you want to delete history. You can select last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history.

• Select all history from the menu and click the Clear History button. This will also clear your browser cache and cookies for the specified time range.

• For the changes to take effect, close all Safari windows and relaunch the application.

How to Clear Specific Pages From Safari History

If you prefer to delete specific items rather than clear your entire history, Safari also allows you to do that. Here’s how to delete Safari history on your Mac for specific pages:

• Once Safari is open, navigate to the menu bar, click History and select Show All History .

• A window will display your entire browsing history. Simply right-click the individual site(s) you wish to remove and select Delete .

• Alternatively, you can click the Clear History button and it will open the window to select a time range and you can clear all Safari history.

Remember, clearing your history will also log you out of any websites where you’ve signed in, so you’ll need to log back in the next time you visit those sites.

How to Clear Safari History and Cookies Automatically

Automatically clearing your Safari history and cookies can be a real time-saver and adds an extra layer of privacy and security to your browsing experience. By setting this up, you won’t have to manually clear your history each time you exit Safari.

Here’s how to clear Safari history and cookies automatically on your Mac:

• Launch Safari by clicking its icon in the Dock.
• Click Safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select Settings .

• Select the Privacy tab and check the box for Block all cookies next to Cookies and website data.

Note that doing so might cause some websites to not work correctly.

Another way to automatically clear history and cookies on Safari is to use Private Browsing mode. To enable this, open Safari, go to the File menu, and select New Private Window .

While in this mode, Safari won’t save your browsing history or cookies.

Using Private Browsing mode or blocking all cookies can affect the functionality of some websites. You might not be able to log in or access certain features in such cases.

How to Clear Cookies and Cache in Safari

Clearing cookies and cache in Safari can improve your browsing speed, solve website issues, and enhance your privacy and security. Here’s how to clear cookies in Safari:

• Start by launching the Safari application from your Dock or your Applications folder.
• Select the Privacy tab and click the Manage Website Data button.

• Click Remove All to clear all website cookies completely.

• If you choose to remove all cookies, you’ll be prompted to confirm. Click Remove Now to proceed.
• Alternatively, you can select individual websites and tap Remove .

• Click Done when you have deleted all cache files.

To delete Safari cache on your Mac, follow these steps:

• First, you’ll need to enable the Developer menu if it isn’t already. Go to Safari in the menu bar and select Settings .
• Select the Advanced tab and check the box next to the Show Develop menu in menu bar if it is unchecked.

• Once the Develop menu is enabled, you’ll find it in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Click Develop in the menu bar and select Empty Caches from the dropdown menu.

This will clear all your Safari cache on Mac.

After you’ve cleared cookies and cache, it may be a good idea to close and relaunch Safari for the changes to take full effect.

Why Can’t You Delete Your History on Safari?

If you’re unable to delete your history on Safari, there could be several reasons for this issue. Below are some common factors and their potential solutions:

• 🚫 Restrictions or Parental Controls : If your Mac has been set up with parental controls or other user restrictions, these settings might disable the ability to clear Safari history. You would need administrative access to change these settings. Go to System Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy to make changes.
• 🚹 Corrupted User Profile : Sometimes, a corrupted user profile may lead to issues with Safari, including the inability to delete the history. Create a new user profile to see if the issue persists. If it doesn’t, you may have to transition to the new profile entirely.
• 🐞 Software Glitch : Occasional glitches can also cause this issue. Quitting and reopening Safari, or restarting your computer, might solve the problem.
• 🛡️ Third-Party Software Interference : Some third-party software, like security or parental control applications, can interfere with Safari’s normal operation. Disable or uninstall the third-party software temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
• ⌛ Outdated Safari Version : Using an outdated version of Safari may result in various operational issues, including the inability to delete history. Update Safari to the latest version via the App Store.
• ☁️ iCloud Syncing : If you’re using iCloud to sync Safari data across devices, there might be syncing issues causing the problem. Go to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud and toggle off Safari syncing, then try to clear history again. You can toggle it back on afterward.
• 🔒 Lack of Administrative Privileges : In some cases, the logged-in user might not have the administrative rights necessary to clear browsing history. Log in as an administrator and try to clear the history.
• 🦠 Malware : It’s rare but possible that malware could be preventing you from deleting your history. Run a full virus scan on your Mac using reputable antivirus software and remove any threats detected.

Additional Privacy Tips for Safari Users

For Safari users who are keen on enhancing their online privacy, there are multiple ways to better protect your information and browsing habits. Here are some additional tips for boosting your privacy while using Safari:

• 🕶️ Use Private Browsing Mode : When you enable Private Browsing, Safari doesn’t save your search history, AutoFill information, or open tabs. To activate, simply open Safari, and go to File > New Private Window .
• 🍪 Manage Cookies and Website Data : Navigate to Safari > Settings > Privacy , where you can choose to block all cookies or manage data for specific websites.

• 🚫 Enable “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” : This feature blocks advertisers from collecting your browsing data across websites. Enable it from Safari > Settings > Privacy .

• 🌐 Use a VPN Service : Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) mask your IP address, making your online actions virtually untraceable. Many reputable services offer Safari extensions.
• 📝 Disable AutoFill : To keep personal information like usernames and credit card numbers safe, disable AutoFill by going to Safari > Settings > AutoFill .

• 🔒 Customize Website Permissions : Control permissions for camera, microphone, and location for individual websites. Go to Safari > Settings > Websites to make adjustments.

• 🔍 Turn Off Search Engine Suggestions : Disable this feature to prevent search engines from gathering your search queries. Navigate to Safari > Settings > Search to turn it off.

• 🧩 Examine Browser Extensions : Not all browser extensions are secure. Make sure to review and manage your extensions by navigating to Safari > Settings > Extensions .

• 🔑 Review and Manage Saved Passwords : Regularly update and manage saved passwords. Access this via Safari > Settings > Passwords .

• ⚠️ Enable Fraudulent Website Warning : This feature warns you when you attempt to open a website that’s suspected of phishing. Turn it on by going to Safari > Settings > Security .

Browse Safely With MacKeeper Private Connect

Browsing safely online is essential for protecting your privacy and sensitive data. MacKeeper Private Connect VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides additional security and privacy while surfing the web.

Here are the steps to use MacKeeper’s Private Connect VPN:

• Download and install MacKeeper on your Mac.
• Open the MacKeeper app on your Mac and click Private Connect under the Privacy section.

• Select a server location from the list provided. You can choose a server in your country for faster browsing or another country to bypass geo-restrictions.

• Click Turn On to activate Private Connect VPN.

• Once connected, you should see a notification indicating your VPN connection is active. You can also check your IP address online to confirm the change.

Start browsing the web safely and securely. Your internet connection is now encrypted, and your online activities are private. When you’re done browsing, disconnect the VPN by clicking the Turn Off button.

What Else Can MacKeeper Do?

Besides providing a VPN, MacKeeper is a multifunctional utility software that offers various features necessary for online security. You can use MacKeeper to block annoying ads on your Mac , delete junk files , clear login items , and disable pop-ups on your Mac . If you want to learn more about its features, read my detailed MacKeeper review .

Delete Safari History on Your Mac

Now that you know how to delete Safari history on your Mac, you can declutter your browser and boost its performance. For an even better online experience, consider these additional suggestions:

• If you also use Firefox, learn how to delete Firefox history on your Mac .
• If Safari is crashing on your Mac , you should clear Safari cache , disable unnecessary plugins and extensions, and update the app.
• Sometimes the issue is not your browser, but a particular website. You can block websites on Safari to prevent them from crashing your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should i clear my safari browsing history.

You should clear your Safari browsing history to enhance online privacy by removing traces of websites you’ve visited. It also boosts browser performance by freeing up memory and storage space. Additionally, clearing history helps protect sensitive information, like login credentials or search queries.

How often should I clear my Safari history?

The frequency of clearing your Safari history depends on your personal needs and security concerns. Some users prefer to clear it daily for maximum privacy, while others do it weekly or monthly to balance convenience and security. Regularly clearing your history helps maintain privacy and optimizes browser performance.

Will clearing my Safari history make my Mac run faster?

Clearing your Safari history can improve browser performance by freeing up memory and reducing clutter. While it may not significantly speed up your entire Mac system, it can make your web browsing experience smoother and more efficient, especially if you haven’t cleared your history for an extended period.

I'm Hashir, a tech journalist with a decade of experience. My work has been featured in some of the top tech publications like MakeUseOf and MakeTechEasier. I have a bachelor's degree in IT, a master's in cybersecurity, and extensive knowledge of Apple hardware, specifically MacBooks. As the senior writer at MacBook Journal, I write in depth guides that help you solve any issues you have with your mac and unbiased reviews that help you make the right buying decisions.

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Why Can’t I Clear My History on Safari? Solutions and Answers

• Safari allows you to clear your history for a certain length of time, or you can clear the whole thing.
• You may just need to restart your device to clear your history.
• Remember that the steps for iPhone and iPad will be roughly the same. 

If you’re having issues because you can’t clear your Safari history, know that a solution isn’t too far behind. I love using Safari for a great browsing experience, but I was recently unable to clear my history, which was giving me some problems. Fortunately, I discovered a solution to my problem. Let’s take a look at some troubleshooting steps and solutions. 

Why Is My Clear History Button Grey?

If your Clear History button is grey, the most likely reason is that you do not have any History to clear. However, you may also be experiencing a grey Clear History button due to certain Content & Privacy Restrictions within Screen Time being enabled. You can check on iPhone via Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and ensure that Safari is enabled. Note, however, that this will require your password.

On Mac, you can disable Screen Time via System Settings > Screen Time>  Content & Privacy > Content Restrictions . Ensure Access to Web Content is set to  Unrestricted.  Of course, if you didn’t set up Screen Time in the first place, this likely isn’t your issue. Keep reading for further solutions.

How Do I Clear My Safari History and Cache?

1. how to clear your safari browser history.

If you need to clear your Safari history, you can check out our full guide here . However, note that on iOS, clearing your history is as easy as going to Settings >  Safari > Clear History and Website Data . For Mac, all you need to do is open Safari and select History > Clear History from the menu bar. With both Mac and iOS you are able to choose how much of your history you delete based on time. 

2. Disable iCloud Sync for Safari

If you’re still having issues clearing your Safari browsing history, it may just be that you need to disable iCloud sync for Safari. This default option shares your history and your reading lists across all your Apple devices. It may be the case that some history or content did not sync properly. 

Disable iCloud Sync iOS

Time needed:  2 minutes

If you need to disable iCloud Sync on iOS, follow these steps.

Disable iCloud Sync macOS

• From the Apple Menu, go to System Settings .
• Select [Your Name] .

3. Reset Network Settings (iOS Only)

If you are still looking for an effective solution to your clear history issue, you may want to consider resetting your network settings. 

• Go to the Settings app. 

4. Delete History Manually (Mac Only)

If you need to clear your Safari history on Mac and are having problems, remember you can delete your history manually. 

• While holding down the Command key, select the following items: History.db , History.db-lock , History.db.shm and History.db.wal . 

• Empty your Trash. 

Why Can’t I Clear History in Safari?

The most likely reason that you’re unable to clear your Safari history is that there is no history left to clear. However, if you’re having issues, look at basic things, such as restarting your Apple device or ensuring that Screen Time restrictions are not preventing you from clearing your history. You may also want to consider that iCloud Sync may prevent you from properly clearing your history. 

Being able to clear your entire history from Safari is incredibly useful. However, it’s only useful if it’s working correctly. Fortunately, solutions for your history clearing problems are rather easy, so there’s little to worry about. Not clearing your history can be a common issue for many users. However, a comprehensive solution is available.

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4 Ways to Delete Safari History on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Safari and other web browsers are set to store the website data whenever you search and browse on the internet. With Safari history on your Mac and iOS device, you can easily revisit a site next time. While for different reasons, you may want to delete Safari history on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. This post will show you how to delete history on Safari step by step.

Part 1. Regular Ways to Delete History on Safari

• Part 2. Professional Ways to Delete History on Safari
• Part 3. FAQs of How to Delete Safari History on Mac and iPhone

Collected Safari history on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad will take up storage space and lead it to run inefficiently. Also, these histories, caches, and cookies may reveal your personal information. Whatever the reason, when you want to delete history on Safari, either on a Mac, or an iOS device, you can use the 2 common methods below to do that.

How to delete Safari history on Mac

By doing so, you can easily remove various Safari data, including the history of web pages you visited, recent searches, snapshots, the list of downloaded items, frequently-visited sites, and more.

How to remove Safari history on iPhone and iPad

As you can see, during this step, you are also allowed to block all cookies, prevent tracking, and custom other settings.

Part 2. Professional Ways to Safari History on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Besides the official methods to delete history on Safari, you can use third-party iOS or Mac data cleaning software to remove all Safari histories, caches, and cookies. Here in this part, we like to recommend two great Safari history clearing tools for you.

How to delete history on Safari with Mac Cleaner

Mac Cleaner - Delete Safari History on Mac

• Delete Safari search history, downloads, cookies, caches, and other files on Mac.
• Remove junk files, memory, virus, adware, malware, and more from Mac.
• Clear duplicated photos, delete large and old files, and uninstall apps to free up Mac storage.
• Monitor Mac performance like disk utilization, battery status, memory, and CPU usage.

How to clear history on Safari with iPhone Cleaner

iPhone Cleaner – Clear History on Safari

• Easy clear Safari history, caches, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.
• Delete junk/duplicate/old/large files to fresh iPhone storage space.
• Uninstall unused apps, erase private data and compress photos.
• Three erasing levels to wipe all iOS data on iPhone permanently.

Part 3. FAQs of How to Delete Safari History on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Question 1. Can I delete an app to remove all Safari history on iPhone?

Yes, after uninstalling the Safari app from your iPhone, all associated data, including history, will be deleted. Considering that, iCloud may back up and sync various Safari files. Next time you re-install the Safari app, you may get all Safari history synced back.

Question 2. Why can't I clear the Safari history?

Different factors will cause you can't delete Safari history. You can try restarting the Safari app or Apple device to fix the issue. If you see the Safari's Clear History and Website Data button grayed out, you should customize your Screen Time settings. Go to the Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time, and then disable the Safari restriction.

Question 3. How can I create private browsing in Safari?

Safari gives a Private Browsing feature for users to privately browse and search on the internet without being tracked or saving/sharing data with other related Apple devices. You can open the Safari app on Mac, click on the File menu, and select the New Private Window option. On an iPhone or iPad, you can tap the Tabs button in the corner, show the Tab Groups list, and choose Private.

How to delete search history on Safari ? This post gives you a detailed guide to deleting Safari history on both Mac and iOS devices. When you need to clear history on the Safari app, you can use your preferred method to do that.

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Troubleshooting, how to delete specific safari history on mac.

Did you know that you can delete any specific Safari history item from the web browsers history stored on a Mac? While many Mac Safari users likely already know they can clear Safari history for the past hour, day, two days, or clear all history from the browser , far fewer users know that it’s possible to selectively delete specific browser history items from Safari on the Mac.

Removing items from Safari history is useful for many obvious reasons, whether you’d like to remove a secret from browser history, delete an embarrassing webpage visit or browsing session, or even if you want to correct an

The ability to delete specific items and history from Safari History is fairly easy, and is largely version agnostic, so as long as the Mac is vaguely new and running anything other than an ultra antiquated version of software, the version of Safari and Mac OS or Mac OS X should support specific history removal.

Do note deleting an item from Safari history on the Mac is permanent, at least until that site(s) or webpage(s) have either been visited again, or unless a backup of the Mac has been restored to the computer. You can not undo removal of Safari history items.

How to Delete Specific History from Safari on Mac

You can selectively remove any item found within Safari history on a Mac by following these instructions:

• Open the Safari web browser if you haven’t already
• Pull down the “History” menu, then select “Show All History”

• Locate the specific Safari browser history item you want to remove (either through the list view or by searching Safari history for word matches )
• Select the item you want to delete from Safari history
• Hit the “Delete” key on the Mac keyboard, or right-click and choose “Delete” from the pop-up menu

• Repeat with other items you want to remove from Safari history on the Mac

You can delete any individual search history from Safari this way.

This tip is particularly useful when combined with the Safari History Search feature, since you can find specific keywords, terms, webpages, websites, and topics within History if you want to selectively delete the history within the browser for any found occurrences.

You can also go for the drastic option of clearing all web history data in Safari from the Mac , though obviously wiping everything clean isn’t going to be targeted in the same way that deleting particular items from Safari History would be.

If you find yourself frequently wanting to delete specific Safari history items, you may be better off preemptively using Private Browsing mode in Safari for Mac , which does not leave any browser history when active.

It’s worth mentioning that whether you delete Safari history or use private browsing mode or not, your browsing sessions are not going to be truly anonymous or private because of the nature of how browsers, DNS, ISPs, and the internet in general work. While removing local history will remove traces of a website visit from a particular computer and perhaps hide the visit from yourself or another person, that local data removal has no impact on the various remote servers or the underlying infrastructure used to access websites or the internet in the first place, which separately will track all internet data like website visits and browsing sessions (and they may sell that data too). If you do want to attempt a more anonymized web browsing experience, you’d need to turn to anonymous web browsing apps like TOR or a privacy-conscious VPN service, though even those are not infallible nor perfect.

As usual, iOS users are not left out either, as you can delete specific history items from Safari on iPhone and iPad too using a similar method. And it’s worth mentioning these browser history tricks apply to most other browsers like Chrome and Firefox too, though we’re obviously focused on Safari here.

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If you don’t have the time to delete every item individually just hit

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I have one website (Shutterfly) that will not delete from History. Whether I’ve use all history or tried to get rid of it individually. yes, I’ve done what is listed here. Can you advise me? Thanks!

Hi Paul, Thanks for sharing your great tips again. I use Safari always in private Modus, it’s a best way to get my Browser like invisible, I open in tabs every using Website and if it’s to much, just delete all in Settings. Thanks again and have a great day! Friendly Greetings from 🇳🇿

This stuff, even with a step by step guide is way too complicated for me!

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Get Rid of Your Safari Browsing History: Quick and Easy

Many people worry a lot about their online privacy in the digital age we live in now. People need to take steps to protect their privacy while surfing the web because more and more personal information is being shared and stored online.

Safari is one of the most popular browsers. Millions of people all over the world use it. Apple made this browser, which is known for its easy-to-use interface, fast browsing speed, and security features. But, as with any browser, users still need to be aware of possible privacy threats.

This article’s goal is to teach people how important it is to protect their privacy while they are browsing, and to give them tips on how to do so when using Safari. We will talk about the different privacy settings Safari has and how users can use them to make sure their online privacy is safe.

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Uncovering the Secrets of Safari Browsing History

Browsing history is a list of all the websites and web pages that a person who uses a web browser has been to. This information is saved on the device that was used to browse, so the user can easily go back to websites or web pages they have already seen.

What is Stored in Safari Browsing History

Safari stores its browsing history in a database on the device. This database keeps track of the URL, title, date, and time of each site that was visited. It also has information about how often people visit each website and how long they stay there. This information can be helpful for someone who wants to quickly go back to a website they have recently visited, but it can also be a privacy concern.

How Browsing History Affects your Privacy

There are several ways that your browsing history can affect your privacy. For example, if someone uses a computer that is shared, it is easy for someone else who uses the same computer to look at their browsing history and see the websites they have visited. This can be especially scary if the person has been to websites that have private or sensitive information on them.

Some websites may also use tracking technologies like cookies to learn about how a person uses the site. This information can be used to make a profile of the person’s interests and behavior, which can then be sold to advertisers or used for targeted advertising.

Last but not least, government agencies or law enforcement can also look at your browsing history as part of an investigation. In this case, the history of what you have been looking at can be used as evidence in court or as part of an investigation into a crime.

People can protect their privacy by regularly clearing their browsing history or by using private browsing mode when they visit personal or sensitive websites. They can also use privacy-focused web browsers or add-ons that block tracking technologies and add more privacy features to their browsers.

Deleting Browsing History on Safari

Getting rid of Safari’s browsing history is an important way to protect your privacy and keep your device running smoothly. Your browsing history is a list of the websites and pages you have been to, as well as the date and time of each visit. This article will talk about two ways to delete your Safari browsing history: the Quick and Easy Method and the Advanced Method.

Quick and Easy Method

1. Clearing Recent History

This is the fastest and easiest way to get rid of your Safari browsing history. Follow these steps to do this:

• On your Mac or iOS device, open Safari.
• Select “Clear History” from the “History” menu.
• In the window that pops up, choose whether you want to clear the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all of history.
• Click the button that says “Clear History.”

This will get rid of everything you have looked at on Safari recently.

2. Clearing Specific Websites

If you want to get rid of the history of certain websites, you can do so by doing the following:

• Select “Show History” from the “History” menu.
• Find the website you want to delete in the History window and right-click on it (or hold down the Control key and click).
• Choose “Delete” from the menu that appears.
• Repeat the steps for each site you want to get rid of from your browser’s history.

Advanced Method

In this method, we will talk about how to delete your cookies, cache, and other browsing data, as well as your browsing history.

1. Clearing Cookies and Cache

Cookies are small text files that sites you visit put on your device. They are used, among other things, to remember your preferences and log-in information. Cache is the name for the temporary files that your browser stores on your device to speed up the loading of sites you visit often. Follow these steps to clear Safari’s cookies and cache:

• Select “Preferences” from the “Safari” menu (or “Settings” on iOS devices).
• Click on the “Privacy” tab in the “Preferences” (or “Settings”) window.
• Click the “Manage Website Data” or “Website Data” button on your iOS device.
• In the window that pops up, choose the cookies and cache you want to get rid of and click “Remove.”
• Repeat the steps for each site whose cookies and cache you want to get rid of.

2. Clearing Other Browsing Data

You might also want to get rid of saved passwords, form data, and your download history. Follow these steps to clear this information from Safari:

• Click the “Remove Now” button after checking the boxes next to the types of data you want to get rid of.

What Could be Preventing Me from Deleting Safari History 

You might not be able to delete Safari history on your iOS device for a number of reasons. Some of the most common ones are:

• Restrictions: If your device is set up to have restrictions, you might not be able to clear Safari’s history. To see if restrictions are on, go to “Settings” > “General” > “Restrictions” and make sure that “Safari” is not turned off. If that is the case, you will not be able to get rid of your history.
• iCloud Sync: If you have iCloud sync turned on for Safari, your browsing history may be shared across all of your devices. To see if iCloud sync is turned on, go to “Settings” > “Your Name” > “iCloud” and make sure that “Safari” is turned on. If so, you will need to delete your history on all of your devices to get rid of it completely.
• Private Browsing Mode: If you were using Private Browsing mode when you went to certain websites, those sites will not be saved in your history. Look for the “Private” icon in the top left corner of the Safari window to see if you are in Private Browsing mode.
• Third-Party Software: It is possible that some third-party software is making it hard for you to delete Safari’s history. For example, you might not be able to clear your history if you have parental control software. If you think this is the case, try turning off the software or uninstalling it, and then try to delete your history again.
• iOS Software Problem: Sometimes, you might not be able to delete your Safari history because of a problem with your iOS software. If you have tried all of the above steps and still can not delete your history, try restarting your device or updating to the latest version of iOS.

Tips for Maintaining Privacy while Browsing

Maintaining privacy while browsing is an important part of using the internet, especially in the modern world where personal information and online activities are valuable commodities. In this section, we will talk about three things you can do to keep your browsing private: regularly clearing your browsing history, using “incognito mode,” and installing plugins that protect your privacy.

Regularly Clearing Browsing History

Your browsing history is a list of the websites you visit, the pages you look at, and the links you click on while using the internet. A good way to protect your privacy is to clear your browsing history often. When you clear your browsing history, you get rid of all the evidence of what you did online and stop other people from seeing what you did. By clearing your browsing history, you can also free up space on your device and make your web browser run better.

To clear your browsing history, you need to go to your web browser’s settings or options. Different browsers have slightly different steps, but the main steps are the same. For example, in Google Chrome, you can click on the three dots in the upper right corner, choose “History,” and then click on “Clear browsing data.” In Mozilla Firefox, you can click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner, choose “History,” and then click on “Clear Recent History.”

Using Incognito Mode

Incognito mode, which is also called “private browsing,” is another way to keep your browsing private. When you use “incognito mode,” your web browser does not keep track of what you do online. This means that your browsing history, cookies, and cache will not be saved, and other people will not be able to see them.

Incognito mode is helpful when you want to keep your online activities private, like when you are shopping for gifts or researching sensitive topics. To use incognito mode, you have to go to your web browser’s settings or options and choose the incognito mode option. If you click on the three dots in the upper right corner of Google Chrome, you can choose “New Incognito Window.” If you click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of Mozilla Firefox, you can choose “New Private Window.”

Installing Privacy-Focused Plugins

Plugins that focus on privacy are software tools that make your web browser’s privacy features better. To protect your privacy, they can block trackers, stop data collection, and encrypt your data. There are a lot of privacy-focused plugins for different web browsers, and they are easy to install from the store for that browser.

For instance, the Privacy Badger plugin stops third-party trackers from getting your information without your permission. The HTTPS Everywhere plugin encrypts your information so that it can not be read by others. The uBlock Origin plugin blocks ads and trackers, making your online experience and privacy better.

Final Notes

Getting rid of your Safari browsing history is easy and quick, and it can help you keep your privacy and safety online. If you follow the steps above, you will be able to get rid of all traces of your online activity, keeping your sensitive information safe. Clearing your Safari browsing history is an important part of managing your online presence, whether you are worried about privacy, want to free up space on your computer, or just want to start over.

People Also Asked

A lot of our readers have been worried about privacy and the need to clear their Safari browsing history. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we have gotten about this subject:

Can I delete specific items from my history instead of clearing everything?

Yes, you can choose what to delete from your history in Safari instead of deleting everything. To do this, go to the “History” menu, find the item you want to delete, and click “Remove” or “Delete.”

Is there a way to prevent Safari from keeping a record of my browsing history?

Use “Private Browsing” to stop Safari from keeping track of what you have been looking at. When you turn on Private Browsing, Safari will not remember the websites you visit, your search history, or any AutoFill information. To use Private Browsing, click “File” and choose “New Private Window” from the menu.

What happens to my saved passwords and autofill information when I clear my history?

When you clear your history in Safari, you will also lose any saved passwords and autofill information. But you can still find your saved passwords in the “Passwords” section of the “Settings” app, and you can get your autofill information back by putting it in again in Safari.

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When using the Safari web browser on your Mac, your browsing history is recorded, including the websites you've visited, downloads you've initiated, and website data accumulated during your online activities. While this can be convenient for revisiting previously viewed pages, it also raises privacy concerns for many users. Whether you're looking to clear your browsing history to maintain privacy, free up storage space, or simply declutter your browsing experience, Safari offers a straightforward process to accomplish this task.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of clearing your browsing history on Safari for Mac. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your browsing activities remain private and that your browser operates efficiently. Whether you're a seasoned Mac user or just getting started, you'll find that managing your browsing history in Safari is a simple and essential skill to master.

Let's dive into the process of clearing your browsing history on Safari, ensuring that your online activities remain private and your browsing experience stays smooth and clutter-free.

Step 1: Open Safari and Access History

To begin the process of clearing your browsing history on Safari for Mac, you'll first need to open the Safari web browser . You can do this by clicking on the Safari icon located in your Mac's dock or by searching for Safari in the Applications folder and launching it from there.

Once Safari is open, you can easily access your browsing history by following these simple steps:

Open Safari : Launch the Safari web browser by clicking on its icon in the dock or locating it in the Applications folder.

Access History Menu : At the top of your screen, you'll see the menu bar. Click on the "History" option in the menu bar to reveal a dropdown menu.

View Browsing History : Within the "History" dropdown menu, you'll find the option to "Show All History." Click on this option to access your complete browsing history within Safari.

Upon selecting "Show All History," a new window will open, displaying a comprehensive list of websites you've visited, along with the date and time of each visit. This provides you with a detailed overview of your browsing activities, allowing you to proceed with clearing specific items or your entire browsing history.

By following these steps, you can easily open Safari and access your browsing history, setting the stage for the subsequent steps to clear your browsing history and maintain your privacy while using the Safari web browser on your Mac.

Step 2: Clear Browsing History

Clearing your browsing history in Safari is a crucial step in maintaining your privacy and optimizing your browsing experience. Once you've accessed your browsing history in Safari, the next step is to clear it effectively. Follow these simple yet essential steps to ensure that your browsing history is cleared efficiently:

Access Clear History Option : After opening Safari and accessing your browsing history, navigate to the "History" option in the menu bar at the top of your screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Clear History" to initiate the process of clearing your browsing history.

Choose Time Range : Upon selecting "Clear History," a dialog box will appear, presenting you with options to specify the time range for which you want to clear your browsing history. Safari provides convenient time range options, including clearing history from the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history. Select the desired time range based on your preferences.

Confirm Clearing : Once you've chosen the time range, click on the "Clear History" button within the dialog box to confirm and initiate the clearing process. Safari will promptly clear your browsing history based on the specified time range, ensuring that your recent browsing activities are removed from the history log.

By following these steps, you can effectively clear your browsing history in Safari, maintaining your privacy and decluttering your browsing experience. This simple yet essential process allows you to manage your browsing history efficiently, ensuring that your online activities remain private and your browser operates smoothly.

Clearing your browsing history is particularly beneficial when using shared or public devices, as it prevents others from accessing your browsing habits. Additionally, it can free up storage space and optimize Safari's performance by removing unnecessary data accumulated during your browsing sessions.

As you navigate the digital landscape, mastering the skill of clearing your browsing history empowers you to take control of your online privacy and maintain a clutter-free browsing experience. With these straightforward steps, you can confidently manage your browsing history in Safari, ensuring that your online activities remain private and your browser operates efficiently.

Step 3: Clear Website Data

Clearing website data in Safari is an essential practice for maintaining privacy and optimizing your browsing experience. Website data includes information such as cookies, cache, and stored website preferences, which can accumulate over time and potentially compromise your privacy. By clearing this data, you can ensure that your browsing activities remain secure and that Safari operates efficiently. Follow these steps to clear website data in Safari for Mac:

Access Website Data Settings : After opening Safari, navigate to the "Safari" option in the menu bar at the top of your screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Preferences." This will open a window with various Safari settings.

Navigate to Privacy Settings : Within the Preferences window, click on the "Privacy" tab located at the top. This tab provides access to essential privacy settings and options for managing website data.

Manage Website Data : In the Privacy tab, you'll find the "Manage Website Data" button. Click on this button to view the list of websites that have stored data on your Mac.

Remove Website Data : Upon clicking "Manage Website Data," Safari will display a comprehensive list of websites along with the amount of data stored for each site. You have the option to remove data for specific websites by selecting them individually and clicking the "Remove" button. Alternatively, you can choose to remove all website data by selecting "Remove All."

Confirm Removal : After selecting the websites for which you want to remove data, click the "Remove" button to confirm the action. Safari will promptly clear the website data, enhancing your privacy and optimizing the browser's performance.

Clearing website data in Safari is particularly beneficial for safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that websites do not retain unnecessary information about your browsing habits. By regularly managing website data, you can prevent the accumulation of outdated or redundant information, thereby maintaining a secure and efficient browsing experience.

In addition to enhancing privacy, clearing website data can also address issues related to website functionality. In some cases, stored website data can lead to browsing errors or outdated content. By clearing this data, you can ensure that websites load accurately and function as intended, contributing to a seamless browsing experience.

By following these steps to clear website data in Safari, you can take proactive measures to protect your privacy and optimize your browsing experience. This simple yet crucial practice empowers you to maintain control over the data stored by websites, ensuring that your online activities remain private and your browsing sessions operate smoothly.

Step 4: Clear Downloads History

Clearing your downloads history in Safari is an essential aspect of managing your browsing experience and maintaining privacy on your Mac. The downloads history keeps a record of files and applications you've downloaded while using the Safari browser, providing a convenient reference for your past downloads. However, over time, this history can become cluttered with outdated or unnecessary entries, potentially impacting your browsing efficiency and privacy. By clearing your downloads history, you can ensure that your browser operates smoothly and that your past downloads remain private. Follow these steps to clear your downloads history in Safari for Mac:

Access Downloads Window : After opening Safari, navigate to the "Window" option in the menu bar at the top of your screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Downloads." This will open the Downloads window, displaying a list of your recent downloads, including file names, sizes, and download dates.

Clear Downloads History : Within the Downloads window, you'll find the option to clear your downloads history. Click on the "Clear" button, typically located in the lower-right corner of the window. This action will prompt Safari to remove all entries from your downloads history, ensuring that your past downloads are no longer visible within the browser.

Confirm Clearing : Upon clicking the "Clear" button, Safari will typically display a confirmation dialog to ensure that you intend to clear your downloads history. Confirm the action by clicking "Clear" or "OK," depending on the specific dialog prompt. Safari will promptly clear your downloads history, providing a clean slate for your future downloads.

Clearing your downloads history in Safari offers several benefits, including privacy enhancement and decluttering of your browsing environment. By removing outdated or irrelevant download entries, you can maintain the confidentiality of your past downloads and prevent others from accessing this information. Additionally, clearing your downloads history can contribute to a more organized browsing experience, allowing you to focus on current and relevant downloads without the distraction of obsolete entries.

As you navigate the digital landscape, mastering the skill of clearing your downloads history empowers you to take control of your browsing environment and maintain a clutter-free experience within Safari. By following these steps, you can confidently manage your downloads history, ensuring that your past downloads remain private and your browser operates efficiently.

Step 5: Clear All History from a Specific Time Period

Clearing all history from a specific time period in Safari allows you to selectively remove browsing data, providing a tailored approach to managing your browsing history. This feature is particularly useful when you want to retain recent browsing activities while removing older history, thereby maintaining privacy and optimizing your browsing experience. By following these steps, you can effectively clear all history from a specific time period in Safari for Mac:

Access History Menu : Begin by opening Safari and accessing the History menu at the top of your screen. Click on "Show All History" to view your complete browsing history within Safari.

Select Time Range : Within the History window, navigate to the top-right corner and locate the search field. Here, you can enter a specific time range to filter your browsing history. For example, you can enter a custom date range or select predefined options such as "Today," "Yesterday," "Last 7 days," or "Last month."

Filter Browsing History : After entering the desired time range, Safari will filter your browsing history to display only the relevant entries within the specified period. This allows you to review and verify the history that will be cleared based on your selected time range.

Clear History : Once you've confirmed the filtered history based on the specific time period, proceed to clear it by selecting "Clear History" from the History menu. Safari will promptly remove all entries within the chosen time range, ensuring that your browsing history is tailored to your preferences.

Clearing all history from a specific time period offers a personalized approach to managing your browsing history, allowing you to maintain privacy while retaining recent activities. This feature is beneficial for users who want to declutter their history while preserving recent browsing data for quick reference. By leveraging this capability, you can effectively tailor your browsing history to align with your privacy preferences and browsing habits, ensuring a seamless and personalized browsing experience within Safari.

In conclusion, mastering the art of managing your browsing history in Safari for Mac empowers you to take control of your online privacy and optimize your browsing experience. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you can confidently clear your browsing history, website data, downloads history, and selectively remove history from specific time periods, ensuring that your online activities remain private and your browser operates efficiently.

Clearing your browsing history is not only a privacy-enhancing practice but also a means of decluttering your browsing environment. By removing outdated or unnecessary history entries, you can maintain a streamlined and organized browsing experience, free from the distractions of obsolete data. This is particularly beneficial when using shared or public devices, as it prevents others from accessing your browsing habits and ensures that your privacy is safeguarded.

Furthermore, clearing website data in Safari contributes to privacy protection and browsing optimization. By managing website data, including cookies and cache, you can prevent the accumulation of unnecessary information and address potential privacy concerns. This practice also promotes efficient website functionality, ensuring that websites load accurately and operate seamlessly during your browsing sessions.

Clearing your downloads history is essential for maintaining privacy and decluttering your browsing environment. By removing outdated download entries, you can ensure that your past downloads remain private and that your browsing experience is focused on current and relevant activities. This practice also contributes to a more organized approach to managing your downloads, allowing you to maintain a clean slate for future downloads.

Additionally, the ability to clear all history from a specific time period offers a tailored approach to managing your browsing history. This feature allows you to selectively remove history entries based on your preferences, ensuring that your browsing history aligns with your privacy needs and browsing habits. By leveraging this capability, you can maintain a personalized and efficient browsing experience within Safari.

In essence, by mastering the process of clearing your browsing history, website data, downloads history, and selectively removing history from specific time periods, you can navigate the digital landscape with confidence, knowing that your online activities remain private and your browsing experience is optimized. These essential skills empower you to maintain control over your privacy and browsing environment, ensuring a seamless and secure experience while using Safari on your Mac.

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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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I can’t clear my history on Safari. It is very irritating because I know how to but the “clear” button is grayed out and I cant push it. I cleared everything in settings, but when i search things that I accidentally searched before pop up. I don’t understand why I cannot clear history when I push the bookmark button, and it is really annoying that it is grayed out. I tried looking it up, everything all the websites say to do are from a long time ago and they do not work, like when you go to General in Settings, there is supposed to be a button that says “Restrictions”, but there isn’t anymore. Please help me!

iPhone 7, iOS 12

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On iOS 12, the restrictions has moved to a new location:

Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > here

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Turn off Screen Time Restrictions.

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what do i do after that to make it so the clear button in history is not grayed out?

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Then it will only grated out after you tap the button.

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This update introduces new emoji, transcripts in Apple Podcasts and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads emoji are now available in the emoji keyboard

18 people and body emoji add the option to face them in either direction

Apple Podcasts

Transcripts let you follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English, Spanish, French and German

Episode text can be read in full, searched for a word or phrase, tapped to play from a specific point and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast, and VoiceOver

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

Music recognition lets you add songs you have identified to your Apple Music Playlists and Library, as well as Apple Music Classical

Siri has a new option to announce messages you receive in any supported language

Stolen Device Protection supports the option for increased security in all locations

Battery Health in Settings shows battery cycle count, manufacture date, and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models

Call Identification displays Apple-verified business name, logo, and department name when available

Business updates in Messages for Business provide trusted information for order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts or other transactions you opt into

Apple Cash virtual card numbers enable you to pay with Apple Cash at merchants that don’t yet accept Apple Pay by typing in your number from Wallet or using Safari AutoFill

Fixes an issue where contact pictures are blank in Find My

Fixes an issue for Dual SIM users where the phone number changes from primary to secondary and is visible to a group they have messaged

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This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone including:

Text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing

This update introduces additional security measures with Stolen Device Protection. This release also includes a new Unity wallpaper to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection increases security of iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID with no passcode fallback to perform certain actions

Security Delay requires Face ID or Touch ID, an hour wait, and then an additional successful biometric authentication before sensitive operations like changing device passcode or Apple ID password can be performed

Lock Screen

New Unity wallpaper honors Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month

Collaborate on playlists allows you to invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add, reorder, and remove songs

Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist

This update also includes the following improvements:

AirPlay hotel support lets you stream content directly to the TV in your room in select hotels

AppleCare & Warranty in Settings shows your coverage for all devices signed in with your Apple ID

Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models)

This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.

This update introduces Journal, an all-new way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories. This release also includes Action button and Camera enhancements, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Journal is a new app that lets you write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practice gratitude and improve your wellbeing

Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your experiences by intelligently grouping your outings, photos, workouts, and more into moments you can add to your journal

Filters let you quickly find bookmarked entries or show entries with attachments so you can revisit and reflect on key moments in your life

Scheduled notifications help you keep a consistent journaling practice by reminding you to write on the days and time you choose

Option to lock your journal using Touch ID or Face ID

iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud

Action Button

Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to quickly translate phrases or have a conversation with someone in another language

Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro

Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner

Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble

Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji

Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend

Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days

New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed

Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours

Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualize the phase of the moon on any day for the next month

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

Siri support for privately accessing and logging Health app data using your voice

AirDrop improvements including expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together

Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites

Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations

A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen and while in StandBy

Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts

New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages

Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity

Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models

Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles

This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

In rare circumstances, Apple Pay and other NFC features may become unavailable on iPhone 15 models after wireless charging in certain cars

Weather Lock Screen widget may not correctly display snow

This update introduces the ability for AirDrop transfers to continue over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range. This release also includes enhancements to StandBy and Apple Music, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Content continues to transfer over the internet when you step out of AirDrop range

New options to control when the display turns off (iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max)

Favorites expanded to include songs, albums, and playlists, and you can filter to display your favorites in the library

New cover art collection offers designs that change colors to reflect the music in your playlist

Song suggestions appear at the bottom of every playlist, making it easy to add music that matches the vibe of your playlist

Option to choose a specific album to use with Photo Shuffle on the Lock Screen

Home key support for Matter locks

Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices

Fixes an issue that may cause the Significant Location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time

Resolves an issue where the names of incoming callers may not appear when you are on another call

Addresses an issue where custom and purchased ringtones may not appear as options for your text tone

Fixes an issue that may cause the keyboard to be less responsive

Fixes an issue that may cause display image persistence

https://support.apple.com/HT201222

This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.

This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup.

Contact Posters let you customize how you appear on other people’s devices when you call them with a customized poster

Live Voicemail displays a live transcription as someone leaves a message and allows you to pick up the call

Stickers iMessage app brings all your stickers into one place including Live Stickers, Memoji, Animoji, emoji stickers, and your third party sticker packs

Live Stickers can be created by lifting the subject from photos or videos and stylizing them with effects like Shiny, Puffy, Comic, and Outline

Check In automatically notifies a family member or friend when you arrive at a destination safely and can share helpful information with them in case of a delay

Audio message transcription is available for audio messages you receive so you can read them in the moment and listen later

Search improvements help you find messages faster by allowing you to combine search filters such as people, keywords, and content types like photos or links to find exactly what you are looking for

Swipe to reply to a message inline by swiping to the right on any bubble

One-time verification code cleanup automatically deletes verification codes from the Messages app after using them with AutoFill in other apps

Leave a video or audio message to capture exactly what you want to say when someone does not pick up your FaceTime call

Enjoy FaceTime calls on Apple TV by using your iPhone as a camera (Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later)

Reactions layer 3D effects like hearts, balloons, confetti, and more around you in video calls and can be triggered with gestures

Video effects allow you to adjust the intensity of Studio Lighting and Portrait mode

Full-screen experience with glanceable information like clocks, photos, and widgets designed to view from a distance when iPhone is on its side and charging in places such as your nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk

Clocks are available in a variety of styles including Digital, Analog, Solar, Float, and World Clock, with elements you can personalize like the accent color

Photos automatically shuffle through your best shots or showcase a specific album you choose

Widgets give you access to information at a distance and appear in Smart Stacks that deliver the right information at the right time

Night Mode lets clocks, photos, and widgets take on a red tone in low light

Preferred view per MagSafe charger remembers your preference for each place you charge with MagSafe, whether that’s a clock, photos, or widgets

Interactive widgets let you take actions, like mark a reminder as complete, directly from the widget by tapping it on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or in StandBy

iPhone widgets on Mac enable you to add widgets from your iPhone to your Mac desktop

NameDrop lets you exchange contact information with someone new by bringing your iPhones close together

New way to initiate AirDrop allows you to share content or start a SharePlay session over AirDrop by bringing your iPhones close together

Improved autocorrect accuracy makes typing even easier by leveraging a powerful transformer-based language model (iPhone 12 and later)

Easier autocorrect editing temporarily underlines corrected words and lets you revert back to what you originally typed with just a tap

Enhanced sentence corrections can correct more types of grammatical mistakes when you finish sentences (iPhone 12 and later)

Inline predictive text shows single and multi-word predictions as you type that can be added by tapping space bar (iPhone 12 and later)

Safari and Passwords

Profiles keep your browsing separate for topics like work and personal, separating your history, cookies, extensions, Tab Groups, and favorites

Private Browsing enhancements include locking your private browsing windows when you’re not using them, blocking known trackers from loading, and removing identifying tracking from URLs

Password and passkey sharing lets you create a group of passwords to share with trusted contacts that stays up to date as members of the group make changes

One-time verification code AutoFill from Mail autofill in Safari so you can log in without leaving the browser

SharePlay makes it easy for everyone to control and play Apple Music in the car

Crossfade smoothly transitions between songs by fading out the currently playing song while fading in the next so the music never stops

Intelligent AirPlay device list makes finding the right AirPlay-compatible TV or speaker even easier by showing your devices in order of relevance, based on your preferences

Suggested AirPlay device connections are proactively shown to you as a notification to make it even more seamless to connect to your preferred AirPlay devices

Automatic AirPlay device connections are made between your iPhone and the most relevant AirPlay-compatible device so all you have to do is tap “Play” to begin enjoying your content

Adaptive Audio delivers a new listening mode that dynamically blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency to tailor the noise control experience based on the conditions of your environment (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)

Personalized Volume adjusts the volume of your media in response to your environment and listening preferences over time (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)

Conversation Awareness lowers your media volume and enhances the voices of the people in front of the user, all while reducing background noise (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with firmware version 6A300 or later)

Press to mute and unmute your microphone by pressing the AirPods stem or the Digital Crown on AirPods Max when on a call (AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), or AirPods Max with firmware version 6A300 or later)

Offline Maps allow you to select an area you want to access, search, and explore rich information for places to download for use when your iPhone doesn’t have a Wi-Fi or cellular signal

EV routing improvements give you routes based on real-time EV charger availability for supported chargers

Option to say “Siri” in addition to “Hey Siri” for an even more natural way to make requests

Back-to-back requests can be issued without needing to reactivate Siri in between commands (iPhone 11 and later)

Visual Look Up

Expanded domains in Visual Look Up help you discover similar recipes from photos of food, Maps information from photos of storefronts, and the meaning of signs and symbols on things like laundry tags

Multiple or single subjects can be lifted from the background of photos and videos and placed into apps like Messages

Visual Look Up in Video helps you learn about objects that appear in paused video frames

Visual Look Up for subjects in photos enables you to look up information about objects you lift from photos directly from the callout bar

State of Mind reflection allows you to log your momentary emotion and daily mood, choose what factors are having the biggest impact on you, and describe your feelings

Interactive charts give you insights into your state of mind, how it has changed over time, and what factors may have influence such as exercise, sleep, and mindful minutes

Mental health assessments help you understand your current risk for depression and anxiety and if you might benefit from getting support

Screen Distance leverages the TrueDepth camera that powers Face ID to encourage you to increase the distance you view your device to reduce digital eye strain and can help reduce the risk of myopia in children

Sensitive Content Warnings can be enabled to prevent users from unexpectedly being shown images containing nudity in Messages, AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, and FaceTime messages

Expanded Communication Safety protections for children now detect videos containing nudity in addition to photos that children may receive or attempt to send in Messages, AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime messages, and the system Photo picker

Improved sharing permissions give you even more control over what you share with apps, with an embedded photo picker and an add-only Calendar permission

Link tracking protection removes extra information from links shared in Messages, Mail, and Safari Private Browsing that some websites use in their URLs to track you across other websites, and links still work as expected

Accessibility

Assistive Access distills apps and experiences to their essential features in Phone and FaceTime, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Music, including large text, visual alternatives, and focused choices to lighten cognitive load

Live Speech lets you type what you want to say and have it be spoken out loud in phone calls, FaceTime calls, and for in-person conversations

Personal Voice enables users who are at risk of losing their voice to privately and securely create a voice that sounds like them on iPhone, and use it with Live Speech in phone and FaceTime calls

Point and Speak in Magnifier Detection Mode uses iPhone to read text out loud on physical objects with small text labels, such as keypads on doors and buttons on appliances

This release also includes other features and improvements:

Roadside Assistance via satellite lets you contact AAA to help you with vehicle issues when out of Wi-Fi or cellular range (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max)

Pets in the People album in Photos surfaces individual pets in the album just like friends or family members

Photos Album widget lets you select a specific album from the Photos app to appear in the widget

Item sharing in Find My allows you to share an AirTag or Find My network accessory with up to five other people

Activity History in Home displays a recent history of events for door locks, garage doors, security systems, and contact sensors

Grid Forecast in Home shows when your electrical grid has cleaner energy sources available (Contiguous US only)

Grocery Lists in Reminders automatically group related items into sections as you add them

Inline PDFs and document scans in Notes are presented full-width, making them easy to view and mark them up

New Memoji stickers in Keyboard include Halo, Smirk, and Peekaboo

App Shortcuts in Spotlight Top Hit offer you app shortcuts to your next action when you search for an app

Redesigned Sharing tab in Fitness provides highlights of your friends’ activity like workout streaks and awards

Email or phone number sign-in lets you sign into your iPhone with any email address or phone number listed in your Apple ID account

New drawing tools in Freeform include a fountain pen, watercolor brush, ruler and more to create expressive boards

Crash Detection optimizations (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max)

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For more information, please visit this website:

https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all iPhone models. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: