Updated at: Feb 26, 2022 Show
Here are instructions to help you clear your browsing history, cookies & cache in Safari on macOS. There's a few guides here, what would you like to do:
Clear the entire Cache, Cookies, and History in Safari
Clear the Cache, Cookies, and Local Storage Data in SafariThese steps will remove Safari's automatic cache of temporary data it has stored while you browse the internet; these steps won't delete your browsing history.
If you remove data for any sites you are logged in to, you will probably have to re-log in to them again, but your browsing history will still be intact. Clearing Form Data and Passwords in SafariFollow these instructions to clear the form data and passwords that have been saved in Safari.
Clearing your cache, cookies, and browsing history - Frequently asked questions
Why can't I clear my Safari history?Turn off Content & Privacy Restrictions
Safari's Clear History and Website Data button is grayed out when restrictions are turned on. You can edit the Content & Privacy Restrictions from your Screen Time settings, you may need to use a Screen Time passcode to do this, if you have one.
Should I clear my history on Safari?Clearing your browser history is important; not only does it improve the overall performance of the app, but it prevents you from filling out forms and using old information, making it a more secure way to browse the web.
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