How To Delete History On Google Chrome?

If you have used Google Chrome before, you should know that every time you visit a web page, it is recorded. This means that browser uses your history to remember your last activity and provides you with quick access to bookmarks based on your browsing history. However, some people may not like being tracked and would prefer to keep their personal information private. If this applies to you, then this guide will teach you how to delete the browsing history on Google Chrome.

Suppose you are constantly using a public computer and you want to maintain your privacy. In that case, you always need to remember to clear the search history on Google Chrome. This way, those who use the computer after you will not track your browsing activities.

If you do not know how to delete history on Google Chrome, then you are on the right page. This article will guide you on how to do that using quick and easy steps.

Delete Google Chrome history

If you are using a computer, delete Google Chrome history through these steps

1. Open Google Chrome.
   
2. At the top-right corner, select More (vertical dots).
3. Then, click History.
   
4. On your screen's left corner, you will find Clear browsing data. Click it. Then, a box will appear.
5. In the drop-down tab, choose how many websites you need to delete.
6. If you want to clear them all, click All time.
7. On the other hand, if you don't want to clear everything, just check the infoboxes of the History you need to delete.
8. Then select Clear data.

Google Chrome's history page actually shows all the websites you have visited using Chrome for the past ninety days. It does not store Google Chrome's pages you have visited through Incognito mode. It also does not show the websites you have already deleted or cleared from its browsing history.

If you are signed in, and your History is synced, the History page would show all the websites you have accessed using all your linked devices. The record depends on how long you have synced it. On the other hand, if you are signed out, then the History page would not show websites you have accessed through your other gadgets.

How to Browse Privately and Avoid Repeatedly Deleting your Browser's History?

If you do not need Chrome to save all your previously browsed websites, then you may browse through an Incognito window.

If you are using an Android phone, delete Chrome history through these steps:

How to See Your Browsing History?

1. On your Android phone, open the Chrome application.
2. At the top-right corner of your screen, tap More.
3. Then, tap History. If your address is located at your screen's bottom, then you need to swipe upwards on Chrome's address bar. Then, tap History.
4. To visit a website, you should tap its entry.
5. For you to access a website through another tab, you should tap and hold its entry. Then, at the top-right corner, tap More. After that, select Open in the new tab.
6. For you to copy the website, you need to tap and hold its entry. Then at the top-right corner, tap More. After that, select Copy link.

How to Clear your Browser's History?

1. On your Android phone, open the Chrome application.
2. At the top-right corner of your screen, tap More.
3. Then, tap History. If your address is located at your screen's bottom, then you need to swipe upwards on Chrome's address bar. Then, tap History.
4. Select Clear browsing data.
   
   
5. Located beside the Time range, there's an option allowing you to decide on how much browser history you need to remove.
6. To clear them all, select All time.
7. Check your Browsing history and uncheck all other sites you do not want to remove.
8. Then, select Clear data.

If you are using an iPhone, delete Chrome history through these steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Chrome application.
2.  At the bottom-right corner of your screen, tap More.
3. Then, tap History.
4. Check your Chrome's browsing history.
5. Upon checking, the items might already be selected by default.
6. Uncheck all other sites you do not want to remove.
7. Then, select Clear browsing data.
8. At the top-right corner, select Done.

Final Words

These are the steps in deleting your previously visited sites in Google Chrome. Whether you are using a computer, an Android phone, or an iPhone, it is possible to maintain utmost privacy by deleting sites you don't want others to see or by simply using an Incognito window. I hope this helps!

Summary: Delete History on Google Chrome

• Open the Chrome app.
• Go to the three dot menu on the right corner.
• Select History.
• Now select Clear Browsing Data...
• Choose the range of time you want to delete and what data you want to delete.
• Click CLEAR DATA.