How to Clear Safari Search History

On Mac

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 1

Open Safari. You can delete recent search keywords on the Safari browser.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 2

Click the URL bar. If you use an older version of Safari with its own search bar, click the Search bar.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 3

Delete the URL showing in the bar. This will help recent search keywords appear.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 4

Click "Clear Recent Searches" at the bottom of the list.

This process only removes recently searched keywords. You can see more online if you need to delete your entire browsing history.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 5

Delete certain items. If you just want to delete certain search history entries, you can do so in Bookmarks view.

Click the Bookmarks button then press ⌥ Opt+ ⌘ Cmd+ 2.

Find the item you want to delete.

Select the item and press the key Del, or right-click the content and select "Delete".

On iOS

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 6

Open the Settings app. The only way to clear Safari search history for iOS devices is to delete the entire browsing history.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 7

Tap "Safari". The app is below the "Maps" option.

How to Clear Safari Search History Picture 8

Scroll down and tap "Clear History and Website Data". You will be asked to confirm by tapping "Clear".

This will delete all browsing history, cache, and recent search history.

4.5 ★ | 2 Vote

May be interested

  • How to Block Porn Sites on ComputerPhoto of How to Block Porn Sites on Computer
    if you go to the internet, especially when using bing or google, you will probably come across pornographic images. you don't want to watch them, and your kids certainly shouldn't watch them either. this article will show you some ways to stop this unhealthy trend and enjoy a more humane internet. luckily, it only takes a few clicks and actions to block porn sites.
  • How to Enable Incognito ModePhoto of How to Enable Incognito Mode
    this article shows you how to turn on your browser's 'incognito' window to avoid saving your browsing data. several incognito modes are built into both the desktop and mobile interfaces of virtually every modern browser. if your computer administrator has disabled your browser's incognito mode, you can't enable (or find the option to enable) incognito mode.
  • How to Delete Browsing HistoryPhoto of How to Delete Browsing History
    this article shows you how to delete the browsing history of some popular browsers such as google chrome, firefox, microsoft edge, internet explorer and safari for phone and computer versions.
  • How to Bypass YouTube's Region FilterPhoto of How to Bypass YouTube's Region Filter
    this article shows you how to watch videos that have been blocked by youtube due to region location with the error message 'video is unavailable in your country'. you will use an online proxy service or virtual private network service (virtual private network, abbreviated as vpn) to hide the ip address of your computer or phone. if you can't watch youtube content because of government censorship, you shouldn't try using a vpn because it's illegal.
  • How to Open SWF FilesPhoto of How to Open SWF Files
    this is an article showing how to open swf files on your computer. swf files are typically videos embedded on websites that use flash, but some swf files are games. because there is currently no browser or computer with a built-in program to play swf files, you need to download a program that supports opening swf files.
  • How to Cancel NetflixPhoto of How to Cancel Netflix
    how to cancel your netflix account will depend on how you signed up for the account. if your account was registered on the netflix website, you can cancel at netflix.com on any computer, phone or tablet. if you've chosen to pay through itunes, google play or amazon prime, you'll have to cancel your account through the relevant service. this article shows you how to cancel your netflix membership on different platforms.