When you search on an internet browser, like Chrome or Firefox, your search information gets automatically saved in your browser search history. The browser uses this information to let you easily find your visited website by auto-populating or auto-suggesting the same website during your next search. Most users find this very beneficial, but for those who want a little bit more privacy, it can cause quite the headache.
This article will teach you how to clear browsing history via Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
How to clear history in Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- At the top right, click the ⋮ menu icon.
- Click History > History.
- On the left click Clear browsing data.
- Next to “Time range” select a timeframe.
- Next to "Browsing history" check the box.
- Click Clear data.
How to delete individual items in your search history in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- At the top right, click the ⋮ menu icon.
- Click History > History.
- Check the box next to each item that you want to remove from your History.
- At the top right, click Delete.
- Confirm by clicking Remove.
Note: You can use Ctrl + H to quickly access History, this also works for the proceeding browsers.[Text Wrapping Break]
How to clear history in Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- At the top right, click ☰ Open Application Menu.
- Click History > Clear Recent History.
- Next to “Time range to clear:” select a timeframe.
- Underneath “History,” find “Browsing & download history,” and check the box.
- Click Okay.
How to delete individual items in your search history in Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- At the top right, click ☰ Open Application Menu.
- Click History > Manage history.
- Right click the item that you want to remove from your History and click Delete Page.
How to clear history in Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge
- At the top right, click Menu.
- Click History.
- On the top right click ⋯ More options.
- Click Clear browsing data.
- Next to “Time range” select a timeframe.
- Next to "Browsing history" check the boxes.
- Click Clear Now.
How to delete individual items in your search history in Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge
- At the top right, click Menu.
- Click History.
- On the top right click ⋯ More options.
- Click Open history page
- Check the box next to each item that you want to remove from your History.
- At the top right, click Delete.
- Confirm by clicking Delete.
Now that you know how to clear browser history, you should also remember that if you find yourself clearing history often, it may be good to switch to incognito mode the next time you browse.
