How to Effortlessly Erase Your Recent Searches from Safari- A Step-by-Step Guide_2

How to Remove Recent Searches on Safari

If you’re using Safari as your web browser and find that your recent searches are cluttering up your search history, you might be wondering how to remove them. Whether you’re concerned about privacy or simply want to keep your browsing history organized, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to delete recent searches on Safari for both Mac and iOS devices.

Removing Recent Searches on Mac

To remove recent searches on Safari for Mac, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Safari on your Mac.
2. Click on the “History” menu at the top of the screen.
3. Select “Show History” from the dropdown menu. This will open a sidebar on the left side of the screen, displaying your browsing history.
4. In the sidebar, click on “All Websites” to view all of your recent searches.
5. To delete a specific search, click on it and press the “Backspace” key on your keyboard.
6. If you want to delete all recent searches at once, click on “Clear” at the bottom of the sidebar. A dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Click “Clear” again to proceed.

Removing Recent Searches on iOS

If you’re using Safari on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad, here’s how to remove recent searches:

1. Open the Safari app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the “Bookmarks” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the “History” tab at the bottom of the screen.
4. Scroll through the list of recent searches and tap on the “X” next to each search you want to delete.
5. To delete all recent searches at once, tap on the “Clear” button at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation dialog will appear; tap “Clear History and Website Data” to proceed.

Additional Tips

– To prevent recent searches from appearing in Safari, you can turn off the “AutoFill” feature for passwords and credit card information. Go to “Settings” > “Safari” > “AutoFill” and toggle off the switches for “Names and Passwords” and “Credit Cards.”
– If you want to delete your entire Safari history, including recent searches, bookmarks, and cookies, go to “Settings” > “Safari” > “Advanced” and toggle on the “Website Data” option. Then, tap on “Clear History and Website Data” in the resulting dialog box.

By following these steps, you can easily remove recent searches on Safari and maintain a clean and organized browsing experience.