How to Delete Browsing History on iPhone and iPad
12.10.2026
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To delete browsing history on your iPhone or iPad, open your browser’s settings and select the option to clear history. Different browsers like Safari or Chrome have their own steps. Using Hide Expert VPN can help protect your online activity by encrypting traffic, though it does not remove history from your device.
How to delete browsing history on iPhone
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Safari (for the default browser).
- Select Clear History and Website Data.
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.
- This removes visited pages, cookies, and other browsing data from Safari.
- If you use another browser, see the next section for that process.
How to clear browsing history on iPad
- Go to Settings on your iPad.
- Find and tap Safari.
- Choose Clear History and Website Data.
- Confirm when prompted.
- For other browsers like Chrome or Firefox, open the app and use its own menu to clear history.
Differences between deleting history in various browsers on iOS
| Browser | Steps to Delete History | What Gets Deleted |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data | Pages visited, cookies, cache, search history |
| Chrome | Open Chrome > Menu (three dots) > History > Clear Browsing Data | Browsing history, cookies, cached images/files (select what to delete) |
| Firefox | Open Firefox > Menu (three lines) > History > Trash icon | Browsing history, cookies, cache |
- Third-party browsers each have unique menus, but the feature is usually under “History” or “Privacy.”
- If you use iCloud and Safari, deleting history can also clear it on other Apple devices signed into your account.
What happens after deleting browsing history
- Deleted history is removed from your device and, for Safari with iCloud enabled, from other Apple devices using the same Apple ID.
- Clearing history does not remove data stored by your internet provider, network owner, or search engine – only what’s saved on your device.
- Some saved website data (like logins) may also be erased, so you might need to reenter passwords.
- If you want to prevent your online activity from being visible on public Wi-Fi or work networks, use a VPN. Hide Expert VPN uses custom protocols like VLESS Reality, which can keep your connection stable and private even where other VPNs are blocked, but it does not clear local browsing history from your iPhone or iPad.
For more about deleting search history and privacy options, see our guide: How to Delete and Clear Your Search History.